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Plumbing Technology/Plumber in Pennsylvania

Plumbing Technology/Plumber Schools in Pennsylvania

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

In this state, Plumbing Technology/Plumber is the 55th most popular major out of a total 187 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Plumbing Technology/Plumber Majors in Pennsylvania

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 55
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 55
Associate Degree 18
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.0%
  • White: 51.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 15.7%
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Jobs for Plumbing Technology/Plumber Grads in Pennsylvania

36,730 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 Technology/Plumber Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a plumbing technology/plumber grad in the state is $60,380, compared to a typical salary of $58,150 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer plumbing technology/plumber degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
566 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,396 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $19,394.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,977 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,220. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
215 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,915.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,207 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,852 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,797. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,187 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 34% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,706 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $36,065 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,182 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,678. 34% of the teachers are full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $25,028.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
51 Total Students

1 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Berks Career & Technology Center will pay a net price of $13,956. 94% of students get financical aid.

Plumbing Technology/Plumber Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
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

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Pipe & Sprinkler Fitting 12

View all majors related to Plumbing Technology/Plumber

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