4 schools · New Jersey
Plumbing schools in New Jersey
4 schools in New Jersey offer plumbing programs (3 of them public), with 4 certificate and 0 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $41,029 a year after finishing, compared with $41,193 nationally.
All plumbing programs in New Jersey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education-BCTSHackensack, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 24 | $42,613 | n/a | $5,446 | $12,950 |
| Hohokus School of Trade and Technical SciencesPaterson, NJ | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 32 | $39,444 | $36,892 | $10,412 | $24,100 |
| Ocean County Vocational-Technical SchoolToms River, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $11,110 |
| Union County Vocational Technical SchoolScotch Plains, NJ | Public technical school | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,500 |
Cities with the most programs: Hackensack (1), Paterson (1), Toms River (1), Scotch Plains (1).
What counts: plumbing, pipefitting and related water supply services.
Frequently asked questions
How many plumbing schools are in New Jersey?
4 schools in New Jersey awarded plumbing certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 0 associate programs.
Which plumbing program in New Jersey has the highest earnings?
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS in Hackensack, where certificate graduates earned a median of $42,613 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest plumbing school in New Jersey?
By yearly tuition and fees, Union County Vocational Technical School in Scotch Plains charges $5,500 (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 New Jersey?
The typical certificate program in New Jersey reported median earnings of $41,029 one year after graduation and $36,892 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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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.