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2026 Best Value Plumbing Technology/Plumber Schools in the New England Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$14,759 Avg Student Debt
$43,468 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Plumbing Technology/Plumber Badge [Plumbing Technology/Plumber](/majors/construction-trades/plumbing-and-water-supply/plumbing-technology-plumber/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 10 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for plumbing technology/plumber students.

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2026 Best Value Plumbing Technology/Plumber Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in plumbing technology/plumber, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Plumbing Technology/Plumber Schools

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Central Maine Community College earned the #1 spot for value among plumbing technology/plumber schools in the New England Region. Set in the city of Auburn, Central Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,140 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,020. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates carry a median of $14,700 in student loans. Early-career plumbing technology/plumber graduates make about $43,934. Set against $14,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #2 makes Eastern Maine Community College one of the best values for plumbing technology/plumber. Eastern Maine Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Bangor. In-state tuition and fees average $4,156, compared with $7,036 for out-of-state students. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates carry a median of $17,741 in student loans. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Eastern Maine Community College earn a median of $52,263 early in their careers. Set against $17,741 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Southeastern Technical Institute came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value plumbing technology/plumber schools. Located in the suburb of South Easton, Southeastern Technical Institute is a small public university. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of Southeastern Technical Institute earn a median of $49,476 early in their careers. Southeastern Technical Institute admits about 71% of applicants.

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A rank of #4 makes Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford one of the best values for plumbing technology/plumber. Located in the city of Bridgeport, Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford is a small private for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,856. Typical student debt for plumbing technology/plumber graduates is $13,390. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Porter And Chester Institute Of Stratford generally make around $38,511. That is a strong return on a $13,390 median debt.

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Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value plumbing technology/plumber schools. Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Students from in state pay about $14,870 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,726 to complete the plumbing technology/plumber program here. Soon after graduation, plumbing technology/plumber degree recipients from Porter And Chester Institute Of Branford generally make around $38,161. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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New England Institute Of Technology placed #6 among the best values for plumbing technology/plumber. New England Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of East Greenwich. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,275. Typical student debt for plumbing technology/plumber graduates is $19,000. Plumbing Technology/plumber graduates of New England Institute Of Technology earn a median of $40,744 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New England Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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