by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 63 degrees and certificates in Other Plumbing & Related Water Supply Services. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 98% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $38,651 one year after completing, rising to $54,525 after four years.
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Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other plumbing & related water supply services is a popular field of study, with 63 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award other plumbing & related water supply services degrees, an average of 32 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 62.
By level, the 63 awards include 1 associate degrees and 62 master’s degrees.
Women earned 2% of other plumbing & related water supply services degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 63). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (28) and White (16).
The most common other plumbing & related water supply services credential is the master’s degree: 62 of the 63 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other plumbing & related water supply services call most for Installation, Critical Thinking and Monitoring, and for knowledge of Mechanical, Building and Construction and Customer and Personal Service, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Near Vision, Problem Sensitivity and Oral Comprehension.
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How long an other plumbing & related water supply services degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 62 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other plumbing & related water supply services, at 39.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 39.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 24.5% |
| Some college courses | 15.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 5.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 5.9% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 5.4% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 3.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Other Plumbing & Related Water Supply Services, with an average median salary of $81,248; the strongest outlook belongs to Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, at 7.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Solar Energy Technician, Solar Thermal Technician, Solar Insulation Technician and Solar Pool Heating Installer.
The occupation related to other plumbing & related water supply services with the most projected jobs is Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians, at 684,739.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | 684,739 | 1.5% |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 660,007 | 7.9% |
Other Plumbing & Related Water Supply Services graduates earn a median $38,651 one year after completing their program, $54,525 after four years and $47,745 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,651 |
| 4 years | $54,525 |
| 5 years | $47,745 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other plumbing & related water supply services, with a median salary of $83,502.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | $83,502 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,994 |
Other Plumbing & Related Water Supply Services has 3 similar majors in the Construction Trades field, which together award 4,131 degrees a year; the largest are Plumbing Technology/Plumber (3,426), Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter (698) and Well Drilling/Driller (7). Browse all Construction Trades majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 3,426 |
| Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | 698 |
| Well Drilling/Driller | 7 |
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