8 schools · California
Plumbing schools in California
8 schools in California offer plumbing programs (7 of them public), with 7 certificate and 4 associate programs between them.
All plumbing programs in California
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American River CollegeSacramento, CA | Community college | Certificate | 68 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,288 |
| American River CollegeSacramento, CA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,288 |
| City College of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,696 |
| Diablo Valley CollegePleasant Hill, CA | Community college | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,128 |
| Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CA | Public technical school | Certificate | 37 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,580 |
| Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills, CA | Public technical school | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,580 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 27 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,238 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLos Angeles, CA | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,238 |
| Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,222 |
| San Diego City CollegeSan Diego, CA | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $1,154 |
| Summit CollegeSan Bernardino, CA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 45 | n/a | n/a | $8,441 | $19,995 |
Cities with the most programs: Sacramento (1), San Francisco (1), Pleasant Hill (1), Los Altos Hills (1), Los Angeles (1), Costa Mesa (1), San Diego (1), San Bernardino (1).
What counts: plumbing, pipefitting and related water supply services.
Frequently asked questions
How many plumbing schools are in California?
8 schools in California awarded plumbing certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 4 associate programs.
What is the cheapest plumbing school in California?
By yearly tuition and fees, Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill charges $1,128 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Plumbing schools nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.