Blue Ridge Community College
Blue Ridge Community College is a college program in Flat Rock, North Carolina offering plumbing diploma.
- Type: College program
- Address: 180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728
- Phone: (828) 694-1700
- Website: blueridge.edu
- Control: Public institution
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Eligible for WIOA workforce training funding
Plumbing programs at Blue Ridge Community College
| Program | Credential | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Diploma | Certificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year | – | Ask the school |
What to expect
College plumbing programs combine classroom instruction with shop practice on pipe fitting, drain-waste-vent systems, water supply, fixtures and code. Most students finish a certificate in one to two years, and credits often count toward an associate degree. Graduates typically enter the trade as an apprentice or helper, and many programs help with job placement. Ask the admissions office about start dates, in-district tuition, financial aid and whether your hours count toward a plumbing license.
The graduation rate at Blue Ridge Community College is 50%.
What plumbers earn in North Carolina
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in North Carolina earn a median $57,080 a year ($27.44 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,860 and the top 10% earn over $75,850. Nationally the median is $63,800. See plumber pay in every state.
Other plumbing programs near Flat Rock
Tri-County Technical College
Cleveland Community College
Gaston College
Plumber and Pipefitters, Local Union 538 JATC
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
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