Associate Degrees in Plumbing & Water Supply
Education Levels of Plumbing Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 237 people earned their associate degree in plumbing. This makes it the 147th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in plumbing at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate | 1,433 |
| Basic Certificate | 1,075 |
| Associate Degree | 237 |
Earnings of Plumbing Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in plumbing is $61,468. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,106 to a high of $71,829.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for plumbing students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in plumbing. About 95.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 227 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of plumbing associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 179 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Plumbing Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 45 colleges that offer an associate degree in plumbing. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Ivy Tech Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 63,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Ivy Tech Community College. Of these students, 3% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in plumbing at Ivy Tech Community College make a median salary of 61,468.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is New England Institute of Technology. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,225 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in plumbing from New England Tech. About 5% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New England Institute of Technology plumbing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,468.
Montana State University - Northern comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plumbing. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,742 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Montana State University - Northern. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in plumbing at Montana State University - Northern make a median salary of 61,468.
Washtenaw Community College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Washtenaw Community College. Washtenaw Community College plumbing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,468.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Those who complete their associate degree in plumbing at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology make a median salary of 61,468.
St Cloud Technical and Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their associate degree in plumbing from St Cloud Technical and Community College. Those who complete their associate degree in plumbing at St Cloud Technical and Community College make a median salary of 61,468.
Linn-Benton Community College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their associate degree in plumbing from LBCC. Data shows that LBCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,468.
The 8th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwest Mississippi Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their associate degree in plumbing from SMCC. Those who complete their associate degree in plumbing at Southwest Mississippi Community College make a median salary of 61,468.
The 9th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Central Maine Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Central Maine Technical College. Those who complete their associate degree in plumbing at Central Maine Community College make a median salary of 61,468.
Central New Mexico Community College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in plumbing from CNM. Those who complete their associate degree in plumbing at Central New Mexico Community College make a median salary of 61,468.
The 9th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southern Maine Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their associate degree in plumbing from SMCC. Data shows that SMCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $61,468.
Foothill College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in plumbing. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Foothill College. Foothill College plumbing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,468.
The 12th most popular school in the country for plumbing majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Maine Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Northern Maine Community College. Northern Maine Community College plumbing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,468.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in plumbing. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their associate degree in plumbing from Salt Lake Community College. Salt Lake Community College plumbing graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $61,468.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to plumbing that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Installation | 4,115 |
| Building Management & Inspection | 1,479 |
| Carpentry | 582 |
| Construction | 449 |
| Masonry | 64 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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