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Plumbing Schools in Pennsylvania

96 students earned Plumbing Technology/Plumber degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Plumbing is the 55th most popular major in the state out of a total 187 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Plumbing 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 63
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 63
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 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: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 62.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Plumbing 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 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
511 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,466 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. An average student at Pennco Tech-Bristol will pay a net price of $20,784.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,284. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 23% are considered full time.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
269 Total Students

In their early career, Orleans Technical College grads earn an average salary of $31,514. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $19,240.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,227 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,553 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. A typical student attending Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will pay a net price of $9,421.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,454 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,657 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. The student loan default rate of 9.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,369 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,235. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at Penn College. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $25,181.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
57 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 $11,667. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

Plumbing 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

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