7 schools · North Carolina
Plumbing schools in North Carolina
7 schools in North Carolina offer plumbing programs (7 of them public), with 7 certificate and 0 associate programs between them.
All plumbing programs in North Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Fear Community CollegeWilmington, NC | Community college | Certificate | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,772 |
| Cleveland Community CollegeShelby, NC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,588 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville, NC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,344 |
| Forsyth Technical Community CollegeWinston-Salem, NC | Community college | Certificate | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,276 |
| Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown, NC | Community college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,334 |
| Halifax Community CollegeWeldon, NC | Community college | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,638 |
| Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh, NC | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,284 |
Cities with the most programs: Wilmington (1), Shelby (1), Fayetteville (1), Winston-Salem (1), Jamestown (1), Weldon (1), Raleigh (1).
What counts: plumbing, pipefitting and related water supply services.
Frequently asked questions
How many plumbing schools are in North Carolina?
7 schools in North Carolina awarded plumbing certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 7 certificate and 0 associate programs.
What is the cheapest plumbing school in North Carolina?
By yearly tuition and fees, Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem charges $2,276 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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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.