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Plumbing schools in Minnesota
8 schools in Minnesota offer plumbing programs (8 of them public), with 8 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $65,698 a year after finishing, compared with $41,193 nationally.
All plumbing programs in Minnesota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul CollegeSaint Paul, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 39 | $89,442 | $106,325 | n/a | $6,556 |
| Hennepin Technical CollegeBrooklyn Park, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 34 | $41,954 | $60,670 | n/a | $7,069 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud, MN | Community college | Certificate | 18 | n/a | $59,675 | n/a | $6,362 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical CollegeFergus Falls, MN | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,124 |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeGranite Falls, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,741 |
| Northland Community and Technical CollegeThief River Falls, MN | Community college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,589 |
| Northwest Technical CollegeBemidji, MN | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,638 |
| Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,340 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community CollegeSaint Cloud, MN | Community college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,362 |
Cities with the most programs: Saint Paul (1), Brooklyn Park (1), Saint Cloud (1), Fergus Falls (1), Granite Falls (1), Thief River Falls (1), Bemidji (1), Willmar (1).
What counts: plumbing, pipefitting and related water supply services.
Frequently asked questions
How many plumbing schools are in Minnesota?
8 schools in Minnesota awarded plumbing certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 8 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which plumbing program in Minnesota has the highest earnings?
Saint Paul College in Saint Paul, where certificate graduates earned a median of $89,442 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest plumbing school in Minnesota?
By yearly tuition and fees, Minnesota State Community and Technical College in Fergus Falls charges $6,124 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do plumbing graduates make in Minnesota?
The typical certificate program in Minnesota reported median earnings of $65,698 one year after graduation and $60,670 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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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.