Plumbing Technology/Plumber programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 83 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for plumbing technology/plumber students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Plumbing Technology/Plumber School
The plumbing technology/plumber program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Plumbing Technology/Plumber rankings. For our Best Overall Plumbing Technology/Plumber School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Plumbing Technology/Plumber Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Plumbing Technology/Plumber Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Fox Valley Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in plumbing technology/plumber. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 41 plumbing technology/plumber students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plumbing technology/plumber degree from Fox Valley Technical College earn around $79,589 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,319 to complete this degree.
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Western Iowa Tech Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in plumbing technology/plumber, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Western Iowa Tech Community College awarded about 19 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plumbing technology/plumber degree from Western Iowa Tech Community College earn around $35,742 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,886 to complete this degree.
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Texas State Technical College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best plumbing technology/plumber schools. Set in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public institution. Texas State Technical College awarded about 33 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the plumbing technology/plumber program make about $40,747 in their early career. Texas State Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,953 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in plumbing technology/plumber, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania College Of Technology awarded about 12 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Pennsylvania College Of Technology earn a median of $52,133 early in their careers. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $24,371 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong plumbing technology/plumber program will find one at Ranken Technical College, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 31%. Ranken Technical College awarded about 63 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Ranken Technical College earn a median of $43,556 early in their careers. Ranken Technical College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans.
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North Dakota State College Of Science landed the #6 spot for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Located in the town of Wahpeton, North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 16 plumbing technology/plumber students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College Of Science in the most recent data year. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of North Dakota State College Of Science earn a median of $48,989 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,706.
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Foothill College placed #7 among the best plumbing technology/plumber schools. Foothill College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Los Altos Hills. Foothill College awarded about 64 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Foothill College earn a median of $94,152 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595.
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Southeast Technical Institute ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best plumbing technology/plumber schools. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public institution. Southeast Technical Institute awarded about 23 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the plumbing technology/plumber program make about $48,654 in their early career. Southeast Technical Institute graduates carry a median of $18,442 in student loans.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #9 for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. About 10 plumbing technology/plumber degrees were awarded at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Milwaukee Area Technical College generally make around $38,325. Typical student debt for the program is $18,296.
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Waukesha County Technical College earned the #10 position for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. There were roughly 55 plumbing technology/plumber students who graduated with this degree at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Waukesha County Technical College generally make around $46,398. Typical student debt for the program is $16,595.
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Northwest Kansas Technical College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best plumbing technology/plumber schools. Set in the town of Goodland, Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public institution. Northwest Kansas Technical College awarded about 37 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Northwest Kansas Technical College earn a median of $41,638 early in their careers.
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Wake Technical Community College landed the #12 spot for plumbing technology/plumber this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Raleigh. There were roughly 12 plumbing technology/plumber students who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the plumbing technology/plumber program make about $38,673 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,900 to complete this degree.
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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College came in at #13 for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Set in the town of Rice Lake, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College awarded about 11 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College generally make around $35,981. Typical student debt for the program is $11,384.
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Community College Of Allegheny County came in at #14 for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public institution. There were roughly 27 plumbing technology/plumber students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Allegheny County in the most recent data year. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Community College Of Allegheny County earn a median of $47,420 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,263.
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Northcentral Technical College earned the #15 position for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Set in the city of Wausau, Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northcentral Technical College awarded about 12 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Northcentral Technical College generally make around $41,696. Students borrow a median of $11,709 to complete this degree.
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St Cloud Technical And Community College placed #16 among the best plumbing technology/plumber schools. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 16 plumbing technology/plumber degrees were awarded at St Cloud Technical And Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the plumbing technology/plumber program make about $44,240 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,734 to complete this degree.
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Ridgewater College landed the #17 spot for plumbing technology/plumber this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Willmar. About 18 plumbing technology/plumber degrees were awarded at Ridgewater College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Ridgewater College generally make around $42,178. Students borrow a median of $15,556 to complete this degree.
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Hennepin Technical College placed #18 among the best plumbing technology/plumber schools. Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. There were roughly 81 plumbing technology/plumber students who graduated with this degree at Hennepin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Hennepin Technical College generally make around $40,030. Typical student debt for the program is $17,887.
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American River College placed #19 among the best plumbing technology/plumber schools. American River College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Sacramento. American River College awarded about 29 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the plumbing technology/plumber program make about $76,077 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,105 to complete this degree.
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Johnson County Community College earned the #20 position for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Johnson County Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Overland Park. Johnson County Community College awarded about 15 plumbing technology/plumber degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the plumbing technology/plumber program make about $46,473 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,532 to complete this degree.
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San Jacinto Community College landed the #21 spot for plumbing technology/plumber this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Pasadena. About 22 plumbing technology/plumber degrees were awarded at San Jacinto Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from San Jacinto Community College generally make around $38,107. Students borrow a median of $11,376 to complete this degree.
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Washburn Institute Of Technology ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best plumbing technology/plumber schools. This small public university is located in the city of Topeka. About 22 plumbing technology/plumber degrees were awarded at Washburn Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their plumbing technology/plumber degree from Washburn Institute Of Technology earn around $39,749 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,362.
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College came in at #23 for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 56 plumbing technology/plumber students who graduated with this degree at Los Angeles Trade Technical College in the most recent data year. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Los Angeles Trade Technical College earn a median of $53,553 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,833 to complete this degree.
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Rio Hondo College landed the #24 spot for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Rio Hondo College is a very large public school located in the rural area of Whittier. There were roughly 20 plumbing technology/plumber students who graduated with this degree at Rio Hondo College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Rio Hondo College generally make around $95,666. Rio Hondo College graduates carry a median of $15,510 in student loans.
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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology landed the #25 spot for plumbing technology/plumber this year. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public school located in the city of Lancaster. About 13 plumbing technology/plumber degrees were awarded at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent year. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn a median of $40,859 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,915 to complete this degree.
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Rest of the Top 50 Plumbing Technology/Plumber Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s plumbing technology/plumber ranking:
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 83 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
