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Plumbing Schools in North Carolina

In 2021-2022, 104 students earned their Plumbing Technology/Plumber degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Plumbing is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Plumbing Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 68
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 36

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, 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 North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 21.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.9%
  • White: 41.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Plumbing Grads in North Carolina

39,040 people in the state and 1,063,370 in the nation are employed in jobs related to plumbing technology/plumber.

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Wages for Plumbing Jobs in North Carolina

Plumbing Technology/Plumber grads earn an average of $43,750 in the state and $58,150 nationwide.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,774 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,631. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
21,299 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,609. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 51% of students receive it.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,059 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $29,090 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,790 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $4,081. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,960 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,813 a year. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,425 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 19%. 91% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Plumbing Careers in NC

Some of the careers plumbing technology/plumber 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

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