2026 Plumbing Rankings

Best Plumbing Technology Schools

Data-driven rankings of 81 trade colleges excelling in Plumbing Technology programs

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Rankings based on trade productivity, graduate volume, retention rates, and completion rates in Plumbing Technology.
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Top Plumbing Technology Schools

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#1
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Pennco Tech-Bristol

Bristol, PA

Private For-Profit
Overall Score
95.4 / 100
95.4
Trade Productivity
98%
3.5% productivity
Retention
96%
75% retained
Completion
98%
72% complete programs
Enrollment 922
Programs 3 fields
#2
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Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI

Public
Overall Score
89.6 / 100
89.6
Trade Productivity
89%
0.3% productivity
Retention
98%
81% retained
Completion
81%
46.1% complete programs
Enrollment 14,743
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,386
#3
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Halifax Community College

Weldon, NC

Public
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Trade Productivity
96%
0.9% productivity
Retention
89%
74% retained
Completion
70%
44.1% complete programs
Enrollment 1,933
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,432
#4
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Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, MN

Public
Overall Score
80.6 / 100
80.6
Trade Productivity
94%
0.6% productivity
Retention
83%
73% retained
Completion
50%
36.3% complete programs
Enrollment 7,239
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,341
#5
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Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI

Public
Overall Score
78.1 / 100
78.1
Trade Productivity
69%
0.2% productivity
Retention
59%
68% retained
Completion
96%
64.1% complete programs
Enrollment 21,316
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,386
#6
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Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY

Public
Overall Score
77.8 / 100
77.8
Trade Productivity
83%
0.3% productivity
Retention
80%
72% retained
Completion
67%
42.8% complete programs
Enrollment 8,712
Programs 13 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#7
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Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI

Public
Overall Score
70.4 / 100
70.4
Trade Productivity
65%
0.2% productivity
Retention
89%
74% retained
Completion
93%
60.3% complete programs
Enrollment 4,853
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,524
#8
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North Dakota State College of Science

Wahpeton, ND

Public
Overall Score
69.5 / 100
69.5
Trade Productivity
80%
0.3% productivity
Retention
74%
71% retained
Completion
61%
39.8% complete programs
Enrollment 5,566
Programs 8 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,997
#9
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Atlanta Technical College

Atlanta, GA

Public
Overall Score
67.8 / 100
67.8
Trade Productivity
93%
0.5% productivity
Retention
17%
60% retained
Completion
56%
38.3% complete programs
Enrollment 6,286
Programs 19 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#10
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Western Dakota Technical College

Rapid City, SD

Public
Overall Score
66.8 / 100
66.8
Trade Productivity
91%
0.4% productivity
Retention
54%
67% retained
Completion
74%
44.7% complete programs
Enrollment 1,893
Programs 7 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,472
#11
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Southern Crescent Technical College

Griffin, GA

Public
Overall Score
65.3 / 100
65.3
Trade Productivity
57%
0.1% productivity
Retention
59%
68% retained
Completion
91%
47.8% complete programs
Enrollment 10,615
Programs 18 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#12
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Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls, SD

Public
Overall Score
64.1 / 100
64.1
Trade Productivity
61%
0.2% productivity
Retention
74%
71% retained
Completion
94%
62.4% complete programs
Enrollment 3,832
Programs 8 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,720
#13
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St Cloud Technical and Community College

Saint Cloud, MN

Public
Overall Score
62.3 / 100
62.3
Trade Productivity
76%
0.2% productivity
Retention
54%
67% retained
Completion
46%
35.5% complete programs
Enrollment 6,542
Programs 13 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,433
#14
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Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH

Public
Overall Score
60.9 / 100
60.9
Trade Productivity
78%
0.3% productivity
Retention
35%
63% retained
Completion
28%
29.6% complete programs
Enrollment 49,044
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,338
#15
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Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem, NC

Public
Overall Score
60.5 / 100
60.5
Trade Productivity
56%
0.1% productivity
Retention
89%
74% retained
Completion
33%
31.5% complete programs
Enrollment 16,234
Programs 16 fields
Tuition (In-State) $1,824
#16
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Fergus Falls, MN

Public
Overall Score
59.8 / 100
59.8
Trade Productivity
63%
0.2% productivity
Retention
48%
65% retained
Completion
59%
39.1% complete programs
Enrollment 10,051
Programs 18 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,424
#17
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SOWELA Technical Community College

Lake Charles, LA

Public
Overall Score
58.4 / 100
58.4
Trade Productivity
67%
0.2% productivity
Retention
28%
61% retained
Completion
83%
46.4% complete programs
Enrollment 5,919
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,335
#18
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Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, MN

Public
Overall Score
57.9 / 100
57.9
Trade Productivity
81%
0.3% productivity
Retention
11%
59% retained
Completion
43%
34.9% complete programs
Enrollment 9,528
Programs 13 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,486
#19
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Jefferson Community and Technical College

Louisville, KY

Public
Overall Score
55.6 / 100
55.6
Trade Productivity
85%
0.3% productivity
Retention
17%
60% retained
Completion
13%
27.3% complete programs
Enrollment 23,322
Programs 18 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#20
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Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA

Public
Overall Score
55.3 / 100
55.3
Trade Productivity
50%
0.1% productivity
Retention
43%
64% retained
Completion
87%
47.1% complete programs
Enrollment 9,343
Programs 16 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,152
#21
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Iowa Western Community College

Council Bluffs, IA

Public
Overall Score
53.4 / 100
53.4
Trade Productivity
72%
0.2% productivity
Retention
35%
63% retained
Completion
24%
28.3% complete programs
Enrollment 9,844
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $6,270
#22
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Central Georgia Technical College

Warner Robins, GA

Public
Overall Score
53 / 100
53
Trade Productivity
46%
0.1% productivity
Retention
17%
60% retained
Completion
78%
45.1% complete programs
Enrollment 19,941
Programs 21 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#23
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Ridgewater College

Willmar, MN

Public
Overall Score
52.4 / 100
52.4
Trade Productivity
54%
0.1% productivity
Retention
59%
68% retained
Completion
69%
43.9% complete programs
Enrollment 5,206
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,473
#24
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Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE

Public
Overall Score
50.9 / 100
50.9
Trade Productivity
41%
0.1% productivity
Retention
74%
71% retained
Completion
63%
41% complete programs
Enrollment 10,204
Programs 13 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,240
#25
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Los Angeles, CA

Public
Overall Score
50.8 / 100
50.8
Trade Productivity
52%
0.1% productivity
Retention
69%
70% retained
Completion
11%
26.9% complete programs
Enrollment 22,638
Programs 20 fields
Tuition (In-State) $1,196
#26
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College

Granite Falls, MN

Public
Overall Score
47.4 / 100
47.4
Trade Productivity
26%
0.1% productivity
Retention
69%
70% retained
Completion
89%
47.6% complete programs
Enrollment 6,482
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,848
#27
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Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA

Public
Overall Score
46.4 / 100
46.4
Trade Productivity
59%
0.1% productivity
Retention
43%
64% retained
Completion
2%
22.9% complete programs
Enrollment 18,254
Programs 21 fields
Tuition (In-State) $7,560
#28
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Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME

Public
Overall Score
44.7 / 100
44.7
Trade Productivity
74%
0.2% productivity
Retention
6%
56% retained
Completion
41%
34.5% complete programs
Enrollment 4,433
Programs 10 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,880
#29
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Northland Community and Technical College

Thief River Falls, MN

Public
Overall Score
43.9 / 100
43.9
Trade Productivity
43%
0.1% productivity
Retention
33%
62% retained
Completion
80%
45.3% complete programs
Enrollment 4,659
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,626
#30
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago, IL

Public
Overall Score
43.6 / 100
43.6
Trade Productivity
87%
0.3% productivity
Retention
0%
44% retained
Completion
7%
25.7% complete programs
Enrollment 5,145
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $11,520
#31
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Northwest Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL

Public
Overall Score
41.8 / 100
41.8
Trade Productivity
48%
0.1% productivity
Retention
35%
63% retained
Completion
48%
35.8% complete programs
Enrollment 7,681
Programs 10 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,810
#32
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Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington, NC

Public
Overall Score
41.4 / 100
41.4
Trade Productivity
24%
0.1% productivity
Retention
59%
68% retained
Completion
39%
33.9% complete programs
Enrollment 26,665
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,432
#33
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American River College

Sacramento, CA

Public
Overall Score
40.2 / 100
40.2
Trade Productivity
15%
0.0% productivity
Retention
80%
72% retained
Completion
15%
27.5% complete programs
Enrollment 56,051
Programs 22 fields
#34
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Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL

Public
Overall Score
39.7 / 100
39.7
Trade Productivity
70%
0.2% productivity
Retention
28%
61% retained
Completion
4%
23.9% complete programs
Enrollment 5,571
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,810
#35
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Gateway Community and Technical College

Florence, KY

Public
Overall Score
39.5 / 100
39.5
Trade Productivity
11%
0.0% productivity
Retention
83%
73% retained
Completion
76%
45% complete programs
Enrollment 8,822
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $4,464
#36
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Texas State Technical College

Waco, TX

Public
Overall Score
38.7 / 100
38.7
Trade Productivity
31%
0.1% productivity
Retention
2%
47% retained
Completion
65%
41.9% complete programs
Enrollment 20,218
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $7,192
#37
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Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC

Public
Overall Score
38.5 / 100
38.5
Trade Productivity
13%
0.0% productivity
Retention
69%
70% retained
Completion
35%
32.3% complete programs
Enrollment 41,920
Programs 16 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,076
#38
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Northcentral Technical College

Wausau, WI

Public
Overall Score
37.9 / 100
37.9
Trade Productivity
6%
0.0% productivity
Retention
89%
74% retained
Completion
72%
44.3% complete programs
Enrollment 11,087
Programs 21 fields
Tuition (In-State) $3,509
#39
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Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM

Public
Overall Score
35.8 / 100
35.8
Trade Productivity
9%
0.0% productivity
Retention
48%
65% retained
Completion
52%
36.4% complete programs
Enrollment 35,383
Programs 23 fields
Tuition (In-State) $1,584
#40
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Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME

Public
Overall Score
35.7 / 100
35.7
Trade Productivity
35%
0.1% productivity
Retention
11%
59% retained
Completion
85%
46.7% complete programs
Enrollment 4,271
Programs 6 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,880
#41
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Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville, NC

Public
Overall Score
34.4 / 100
34.4
Trade Productivity
39%
0.1% productivity
Retention
9%
58% retained
Completion
30%
30.1% complete programs
Enrollment 20,586
Programs 16 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,432
#42
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Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA

Public
Overall Score
34.2 / 100
34.2
Trade Productivity
19%
0.1% productivity
Retention
67%
69% retained
Completion
22%
28.3% complete programs
Enrollment 23,002
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,880
#43
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Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE

Public
Overall Score
33.7 / 100
33.7
Trade Productivity
22%
0.1% productivity
Retention
54%
67% retained
Completion
31%
31.5% complete programs
Enrollment 17,872
Programs 14 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,912
#44
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Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC

Public
Overall Score
32.3 / 100
32.3
Trade Productivity
30%
0.1% productivity
Retention
35%
63% retained
Completion
19%
27.6% complete programs
Enrollment 19,088
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,128
#45
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Northeast Iowa Community College

Calmar, IA

Public
Overall Score
32.1 / 100
32.1
Trade Productivity
37%
0.1% productivity
Retention
6%
56% retained
Completion
54%
37.9% complete programs
Enrollment 8,324
Programs 12 fields
Tuition (In-State) $5,850
#46
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Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME

Public
Overall Score
31.2 / 100
31.2
Trade Productivity
44%
0.1% productivity
Retention
11%
59% retained
Completion
20%
27.7% complete programs
Enrollment 12,427
Programs 9 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,880
#47
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Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Public
Overall Score
27.6 / 100
27.6
Trade Productivity
0%
0.0% productivity
Retention
83%
73% retained
Completion
44%
35.3% complete programs
Enrollment 30,110
Programs 21 fields
Tuition (In-State) $1,104
#48
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Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, KS

Public
Overall Score
26 / 100
26
Trade Productivity
7%
0.0% productivity
Retention
52%
66% retained
Completion
26%
28.5% complete programs
Enrollment 32,066
Programs 15 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,400
#49
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Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS

Public
Overall Score
24.3 / 100
24.3
Trade Productivity
20%
0.1% productivity
Retention
4%
51% retained
Completion
57%
39.1% complete programs
Enrollment 8,046
Programs 11 fields
Tuition (In-State) $2,432
#50
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Westmoreland County Community College

Youngwood, PA

Public
Overall Score
20.8 / 100
20.8
Trade Productivity
28%
0.1% productivity
Retention
17%
60% retained
Completion
15%
27.5% complete programs
Enrollment 8,002
Programs 16 fields
Tuition (In-State) $8,400