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2027 Best Plumbing & Water Supply Schools

98 Colleges in the United States
3,784 Plumbing & Water Supply Degrees Awarded
$42,160 Avg Early-Career Salary

Plumbing & Water Supply degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 98 schools to find the best for plumbing & water supply students.

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Choosing a Great Plumbing & Water Supply School

Best Plumbing & Water Supply Schools

The plumbing & water supply program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Plumbing & Water Supply Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each 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 & Water Supply Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Plumbing & Water Supply

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Plumbing & Water Supply Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Plumbing & Water Supply in the United States

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the plumbing & water supply degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Plumbing & Water Supply

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Fox Valley Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in plumbing & water supply. Located in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 56 plumbing & water supply students who graduated with this degree at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plumbing & water supply degree from Fox Valley Technical College earn around $79,589 in the first couple years of their career. Fox Valley Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,319 in student loans. Read more about the plumbing & water supply program at Fox Valley Technical College

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Western Iowa Tech Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in plumbing & water supply, ranking #2. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Sioux City. About 19 plumbing & water supply degrees were awarded at Western Iowa Tech Community College in the most recent year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Western Iowa Tech Community College earn a median of $35,742 early in their careers. Western Iowa Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $11,886 in student loans. Get the full plumbing & water supply details for Western Iowa Tech Community College

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Texas State Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in plumbing & water supply, ranking #3. Set in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a large public institution. Texas State Technical College awarded about 33 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Texas State Technical College earn a median of $40,747 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $12,953. See the full plumbing & water supply program report for Texas State Technical College

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Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in plumbing & water supply, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public university. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates 45% of students within six years. About 12 plumbing & water supply degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plumbing & water supply degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $52,133. Typical student debt for the program is $24,371. Get the full plumbing & water supply details for Pennsylvania College Of Technology

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Ranken Technical College
Saint Louis, MO

Ranken Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in plumbing & water supply, ranking #5. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Ranken Technical College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ranken Technical College awarded about 63 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Ranken Technical College earn a median of $43,556 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $6,500 to complete this degree. See the full plumbing & water supply program report for Ranken Technical College

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North Dakota State College Of Science earned the #6 position for plumbing & water supply this year. North Dakota State College Of Science is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Wahpeton. There were roughly 16 plumbing & water supply students who graduated with this degree at North Dakota State College Of Science in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plumbing & water supply degree from North Dakota State College Of Science earn around $48,989 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,706. See the full plumbing & water supply program report for North Dakota State College Of Science

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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA

Foothill College placed #7 among the best plumbing & water supply schools. Set in the suburb of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College is a very large public institution. Foothill College awarded about 64 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing & water supply degree recipients from Foothill College generally make around $94,152. Typical student debt for the program is $11,595. Get the full plumbing & water supply details for Foothill College

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Southeast Technical Institute landed the #8 spot for plumbing & water supply this year. Set in the city of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical Institute is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 23 plumbing & water supply students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Technical Institute in the most recent data year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Southeast Technical Institute earn a median of $48,654 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,442. See the full plumbing & water supply program report for Southeast Technical Institute

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Milwaukee Area Technical College landed the #9 spot for plumbing & water supply this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. There were roughly 64 plumbing & water supply students who graduated with this degree at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing & water supply degree recipients from Milwaukee Area Technical College generally make around $38,325. Typical student debt for the program is $18,296. See the full plumbing & water supply program report for Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Waukesha County Technical College landed the #10 spot for plumbing & water supply this year. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. There were roughly 55 plumbing & water supply students who graduated with this degree at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent data year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn a median of $46,398 early in their careers. Waukesha County Technical College graduates carry a median of $16,595 in student loans. Read more about the plumbing & water supply program at Waukesha County Technical College

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Northwest Kansas Technical College landed the #11 spot for plumbing & water supply this year. Set in the town of Goodland, Northwest Kansas Technical College is a small public institution. There were roughly 37 plumbing & water supply students who graduated with this degree at Northwest Kansas Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plumbing & water supply degree from Northwest Kansas Technical College earn around $41,638 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in plumbing & water supply from Northwest Kansas Technical College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN

Ivy Tech Community College placed #12 among the best plumbing & water supply schools. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public university. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 309 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing & water supply degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $82,191. Typical student debt for the program is $7,427. See the full plumbing & water supply program report for Ivy Tech Community College

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City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College landed the #13 spot for plumbing & water supply this year. City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago. City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College awarded about 30 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College earn a median of $82,055 early in their careers. City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College graduates carry a median of $6,726 in student loans. More information about a degree in plumbing & water supply from City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College

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Wake Technical Community College came in at #14 for plumbing & water supply this year. Set in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a very large public institution. Wake Technical Community College awarded about 12 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plumbing & water supply degree from Wake Technical Community College earn around $38,673 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,900 to complete this degree. Get the full plumbing & water supply details for Wake Technical Community College

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College placed #15 among the best plumbing & water supply schools. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Rice Lake. About 11 plumbing & water supply degrees were awarded at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in the most recent year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College earn a median of $35,981 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,384. Read more about the plumbing & water supply program at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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Community College Of Allegheny County landed the #16 spot for plumbing & water supply this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public university. Community College Of Allegheny County awarded about 27 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plumbing & water supply degree from Community College Of Allegheny County earn around $47,420 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,263 to complete this degree. Read more about the plumbing & water supply program at Community College Of Allegheny County

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Northcentral Technical College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best plumbing & water supply schools. Northcentral Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wausau. There were roughly 12 plumbing & water supply students who graduated with this degree at Northcentral Technical College in the most recent data year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Northcentral Technical College earn a median of $41,696 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,709. More information about a degree in plumbing & water supply from Northcentral Technical College

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Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College placed #18 among the best plumbing & water supply schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Saint Paul. There were roughly 16 plumbing & water supply students who graduated with this degree at Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College in the most recent data year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College earn a median of $38,179 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,650. Read more about the plumbing & water supply program at Saint Paul College A Community And Technical College

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St Cloud Technical And Community College earned the #19 position for plumbing & water supply this year. Set in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical And Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 16 plumbing & water supply degrees were awarded at St Cloud Technical And Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, plumbing & water supply degree recipients from St Cloud Technical And Community College generally make around $44,240. St Cloud Technical And Community College graduates carry a median of $16,734 in student loans. See the full plumbing & water supply program report for St Cloud Technical And Community College

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Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN

Ridgewater College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best plumbing & water supply schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Willmar. Ridgewater College awarded about 18 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their plumbing & water supply degree from Ridgewater College earn around $42,178 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,556 to complete this degree. Read more about the plumbing & water supply program at Ridgewater College

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Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN

Hennepin Technical College came in at #21 for plumbing & water supply this year. Hennepin Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brooklyn Park. Hennepin Technical College awarded about 81 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the plumbing & water supply program make about $40,030 in their early career. Hennepin Technical College graduates carry a median of $17,887 in student loans. Get the full plumbing & water supply details for Hennepin Technical College

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American River College
Sacramento, CA

American River College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best plumbing & water supply schools. Set in the suburb of Sacramento, American River College is a very large public institution. American River College awarded about 29 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing & water supply degree recipients from American River College generally make around $76,077. Typical student debt for the program is $14,105. Get the full plumbing & water supply details for American River College

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Johnson County Community College landed the #23 spot for plumbing & water supply this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Johnson County Community College is a very large public university. Johnson County Community College awarded about 15 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Plumbing & Water Supply graduates of Johnson County Community College earn a median of $46,473 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,532 to complete this degree. Get the full plumbing & water supply details for Johnson County Community College

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Mid State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Mid State Technical College came in at #24 for plumbing & water supply this year. Set in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Mid State Technical College awarded about 15 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing & water supply degree recipients from Mid State Technical College generally make around $41,678. Typical student debt for the program is $11,626. Read more about the plumbing & water supply program at Mid State Technical College

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Montana State University Northern came in at #25 for plumbing & water supply this year. Set in the town of Havre, Montana State University Northern is a small public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 30%. Montana State University Northern awarded about 12 plumbing & water supply degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, plumbing & water supply degree recipients from Montana State University Northern generally make around $50,896. Montana State University Northern graduates carry a median of $23,855 in student loans. More information about a degree in plumbing & water supply from Montana State University Northern

Rest of the Top 50 Plumbing & Water Supply Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s plumbing & water supply ranking:

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Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
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Lee College
Baytown, TX
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Chabot College
Hayward, CA
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St Philips College
San Antonio, TX
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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
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Plumbing & Water Supply by Region

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Plumbing & Water Supply is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. Browse the parent area of study.

Major Annual Graduates
Plumbing Technology/Plumber 3,034
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter 688
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other 62

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 98 schools evaluated.

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