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Plumbing & Water Supply in Pennsylvania

Plumbing & Water Supply Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2021-2022, 115 students earned their Plumbing degrees in PA.

As a degree choice, Plumbing & Water Supply is the 29th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plumbing & Water Supply Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 81
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 81
Associate Degree 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plumbing majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 31.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.0%
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Jobs for Plumbing & Water Supply Grads in Pennsylvania

38,830 people in the state and 1,116,600 in the nation are employed in jobs related to plumbing.

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Wages for Plumbing & Water Supply Jobs in Pennsylvania

Plumbing grads earn an average of $54,040 in the state and $52,780 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer plumbing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
566 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,396 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,394.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 29% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending CCAC will pay a net price of $9,220.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
215 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Orleans Technical College will pay a net price of $23,915.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,207 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.10%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
675 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,187 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,706 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. In their early career, Delaware County Community College grads earn an average salary of $36,065.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,182 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,431 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. A typical student attending Westmoreland College will pay a net price of $5,678.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,240 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,486 a year. A typical student attending Penn College will pay a net price of $25,028.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,956.

Plumbing & Water Supply Careers in PA

Some of the careers plumbing majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Earth Drillers 13% $41,260
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 12% $54,390
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 11% $69,510
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 9% $43,940
Rotary Drill Operators 2% $53,310
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $60,620
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 0% $47,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Electrical & Power Installation 876
Carpentry 349
Building Management & Inspection 272
Masonry 24
Construction 3
Other Construction 3

View all majors related to Plumbing & Water Supply

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