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Plumbing & Water Supply Schools in North Carolina

77 students earned Plumbing degrees in North Carolina in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Plumbing & Water Supply is the 32nd most popular major in the state out of a total 44 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Plumbing & Water Supply Majors in North Carolina

Plumbing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 48
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 48
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 48
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 29
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 29

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a plumbing major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plumbing majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.8%
  • Black or African American: 16.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.0%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 1.3%
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Jobs for Plumbing & Water Supply Grads in North Carolina

There are 39,640 people in the state and 1,116,600 people in the nation working in plumbing jobs.

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Wages for Plumbing & Water Supply Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, plumbing grads earn an average of $45,160. Nationwide, they make an average of $52,780.

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There are 6 colleges in North Carolina that offer plumbing degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,587 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,388.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,760 Total Students

62% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,600 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,680 Total Students

A typical student attending CFCC will pay a net price of $9,574. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,816 after earning their degree at this institution.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,932 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,821 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,898. In their early career, Guilford Technical Community College grads earn an average salary of $25,923. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,269 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 83% of students get financical aid.

Plumbing & Water Supply Careers in NC

Some of the careers plumbing majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 18% $33,210
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 18% $43,140
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 16% $59,040
Earth Drillers 9% $44,400
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $59,960

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to plumbing.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Electrical & Power Installation 1,090
Building Management & Inspection 568
Carpentry 61
Masonry 4

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