9 schools · Pennsylvania
Plumbing schools in Pennsylvania
9 schools in Pennsylvania offer plumbing programs (6 of them public), with 8 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $31,825 a year after finishing, compared with $41,193 nationally.
All plumbing programs in Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyLancaster, PA | Community college | Associate degree | 17 | $39,743 | n/a | $11,000 | $9,050 |
| Pennco Tech-BristolBristol, PA | For-profit trade school | Certificate | 44 | $38,247 | $49,946 | $5,500 | $18,750 |
| Philadelphia Technician TrainingPhiladelphia, PA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 22 | $25,402 | n/a | $9,500 | $23,000 |
| Orleans Technical CollegePhiladelphia, PA | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 9 | n/a | $51,813 | $7,600 | $17,172 |
| Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA | Community college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,962 |
| Delaware County Community CollegeMedia, PA | Community college | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,020 |
| Luzerne County Community CollegeNanticoke, PA | Community college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,350 |
| Pennsylvania College of TechnologyWilliamsport, PA | Community college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $18,690 |
| Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA | Community college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $6,018 |
Cities with the most programs: Philadelphia (2), Lancaster (1), Bristol (1), Pittsburgh (1), Media (1), Nanticoke (1), Williamsport (1), Youngwood (1).
What counts: plumbing, pipefitting and related water supply services.
Frequently asked questions
How many plumbing schools are in Pennsylvania?
9 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania has the highest earnings?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, where associate degree graduates earned a median of $39,743 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest plumbing school in Pennsylvania?
By yearly tuition and fees, Community College of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh charges $4,962 (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 Pennsylvania?
The typical certificate program in Pennsylvania reported median earnings of $31,825 one year after graduation and $50,880 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.