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Plumbing Undergraduate Certificates
There are 138 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aundergraduate certificate in Plumbing. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about66% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.5% of Plumbing graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Plumbing Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 2,780 students earned theirPlumbing majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Plumbing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate (this page) | 1,547 |
| Associate’s Degree | 116 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,094 |
Earnings of Plumbing Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Plumbing of $39,033 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,651 |
| 4 years | $39,033 |
| 5 years | $45,465 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Plumbing students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. About 96.1% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,486 |
| Women | 61 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Plumbing graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 33.0% |
| Asian | 36 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 632 | 40.9% |
| Black or African American | 195 | 12.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 122 | 7.9% |
| International Students | 8 | 0.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Plumbing Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 188 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Plumbing. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Plumbing students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Apex Technical School. This school awarded 193 undergraduate certificates in Plumbing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Florida Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
NUC University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 160 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. This school awarded 144 undergraduate certificates in Plumbing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dixie Technical College is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American River College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. This school awarded 65 undergraduate certificates in Plumbing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Porter & Chester Institute comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Jefferson Community and Technical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
J F Ingram State Technical College is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Polytech Adult Education is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mountainland Technical College is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 51 undergraduate certificates in Plumbing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ranken Technical College is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 51 undergraduate certificates in Plumbing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Waukesha County Technical College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. This school awarded 49 undergraduate certificates in Plumbing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fox Valley Technical College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. This school awarded 46 undergraduate certificates in Plumbing in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Summit College is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennco Tech-Bristol comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Davis Technical College is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Foothill College is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a popular choice for Plumbing majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in Plumbing in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Plumbing here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Plumbing that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | 613 |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other | 71 |
| Well Drilling/Driller | 7 |
| Blasting/Blaster | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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