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Plumbing Technology/Plumber in California

Plumbing Technology/Plumber Schools in California

103 Plumbing Technology/Plumber students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Plumbing Technology/Plumber is the 104th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plumbing Technology/Plumber Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 73
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 73
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 22
Associate Degree 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a plumbing technology/plumber major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of plumbing technology/plumber majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 4.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 55.3%
  • White: 23.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Plumbing Technology/Plumber Grads in California

There are 106,420 people in the state and 1,063,370 people in the nation working in plumbing technology/plumber jobs.

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Wages for Plumbing Technology/Plumber Jobs in California

In this state, plumbing technology/plumber grads earn an average of $61,410. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,150.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer plumbing technology/plumber degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Foothill College

Los Altos Hills
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,438 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,286.

#2

Mission College

Santa Clara
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,910 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,821.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,822 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 81% of students receive it.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,447 Total Students

The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

Plumbing Technology/Plumber Careers in CA

Some of the careers plumbing technology/plumber majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 20% $56,270
Construction Trades and Extraction Worker Supervisors 18% $78,440
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners 14% $39,570

View Nationwide Plumbing Technology/Plumber Report

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