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Plumbing schools in Wisconsin
10 schools in Wisconsin offer plumbing programs (10 of them public), with 9 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $92,533 a year after finishing, compared with $41,193 nationally.
All plumbing programs in Wisconsin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Technical CollegeAppleton, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 56 | $92,533 | n/a | n/a | $4,980 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeEau Claire, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
| Gateway Technical CollegeKenosha, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,108 |
| Mid-State Technical CollegeWisconsin Rapids, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,828 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 49 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,360 |
| Nicolet Area Technical CollegeRhinelander, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,951 |
| Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,139 |
| Northwood Technical CollegeRice Lake, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,044 |
| Waukesha County Technical CollegePewaukee, WI | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 49 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,952 |
| Western Technical CollegeLa Crosse, WI | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,953 |
Cities with the most programs: Appleton (1), Eau Claire (1), Kenosha (1), Wisconsin Rapids (1), Milwaukee (1), Rhinelander (1), Wausau (1), Rice Lake (1), Pewaukee (1), La Crosse (1).
What counts: plumbing, pipefitting and related water supply services.
Frequently asked questions
How many plumbing schools are in Wisconsin?
10 schools in Wisconsin awarded plumbing certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 9 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which plumbing program in Wisconsin has the highest earnings?
Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, where certificate graduates earned a median of $92,533 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest plumbing school in Wisconsin?
By yearly tuition and fees, Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids charges $4,828 (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 Wisconsin?
The typical certificate program in Wisconsin reported median earnings of $92,533 one year after graduation, 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.