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Plumbing & Water Supply Schools in Pennsylvania

108 students earned Plumbing degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

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 75
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 75
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 19
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 19
Associate Degree 14

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: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 25.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 56.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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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
511 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,466 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 53% of the teachers are full time.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 23%. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
269 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $31,514 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,240.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,227 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,421. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 90% of students get financical aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
593 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $20,862. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,657 a year. 82% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 71% get financial aid. 29% of the teachers are full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,369 Total Students

In their early career, Westmoreland College grads earn an average salary of $29,301. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,235. The full-time teacher rate is 25%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,565 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,558 after earning their degree at this institution.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,667. 80% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 1 to 1.

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
Oil and Gas Derrick Operators 0% $47,610
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters 0% $60,620

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

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