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Plumbing Technology Degrees

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Plumbers install, maintain, and repair the water and drainage systems in homes and commercial buildings, and may also set up bathroom and kitchen fixtures and water-based appliances. Plumbers usually attend a vocational or technical training program leading to a certificate or associate's degree in plumbing technology. Licensing requirements for plumbers vary by state, but most plumbers must undergo an apprenticeship, during which time they work under the supervision of experienced technicians. The median hourly pay for plumbing contractors in 2006 was $20.44. Jobs in this field are expected to grow by 11 percent by the year 2016.
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Accredited Schools Offering Plumbing Technology Degrees
School School Type Annual Tuition Recommend Rate
Pennco Tech For-Profit $20,095 Add Review
Everest Institute For-Profit $14,810 0% (0 reviews)
New England Institute of Technology For-Profit $18,960 Add Review
HoHoKus Schools For-Profit $16,975 Add Review
Vatterott Educational Centers For-Profit $11,834 Add Review
WyoTech For-Profit $25,700 50% (6 reviews)
Penn Foster Career School - Vocational Programs For-Profit --- 0% (1 review)
Ashworth College For-Profit --- Add Review
Ashworth College (Canada) For-Profit --- Add Review

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Do you need high school If you want to be a plumber?
Submitted on: April 23, 2012

In general,yes you do need a high school diploma, especially if you plan on attending a vocational or technical training program that leads to a certificate or associates degree in plumbing technology. An apprenticeship is recommended and you do need to be licensed in the state you will be working in. Requirements vary from state to state.

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Where can I go to school for plumbing inspectors?
Submitted on: April 20, 2012

Here is our list of accredited schools that offer degrees in Home inspection. You will find a sidebar to the left to refine your search to fit your personal preferences.

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How can I get a plumber licence in Ontario?
Submitted on: April 9, 2012

To apply for a plumbers license in Ontario you must have a Certificate of Qualification, "C of Q". This certifies that you have taken the proper apprenticeship program and have passed the provincial qualifications exam that assures that you have knowledge of the trade you want to work in, which here is plumbing.

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How much do plumbers get paid an hour?
Submitted on: March 21, 2012

The average median wage is $22.43 per hour for this field according to the BLS.

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How can I get a plumbers license?
Submitted on: March 21, 2012

Licensing requirements for plumbers vary from state to state. We have provided a link here where you can get the requirements for licensing by state. Good luck.

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