Plumbing
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What to Know at a Glance
Duration
2 year associate degree (60 sch);
1 year certificate (42 sch);
1 semester award (9 sch)
Delivery
A blend of face-to-face and online; Face-to-face
Scheduling Options
Full-time; Part-time; Day classes; Night classes; Independent study
Where it is offered
Main Campus, #10 on the campus map
About Plumbing
Getting a college education is a lot like installing a plumbing system—every pipe, valve, and connection has a purpose, and when it all comes together, it just works. If you’re someone who enjoys problem-solving and working with your hands, our Plumbing program can help you build a career with purpose and stability.
Through hands-on training in pipefitting, blueprint reading, and residential and commercial plumbing systems, you’ll gain the practical experience needed to step onto a job site with confidence. Whether you’re installing water lines or troubleshooting drainage systems, you’ll graduate ready to meet industry demands and keep things flowing smoothly—just the way contractors and customers expect.
- Plumbing Certificate – 1 year (42 sch)
- Plumbing Technology Occupational Skills Award – 1 semester (9 sch)
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Time Management
- Design Building Layouts
- Reading/Drafting Blueprints
- Technical Proficiency
Tuition Costs
Approximate total program cost for in-district (Bowie County residents) for the Plumbing Technology Program is $6,850.
Student spotlight
“I didn’t even know the names of typical tools. Now I have first-hand knowledge of how houses and buildings work.”
– Bridgett Bennett, Student
Program Contacts
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