Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College is a college program in Wilmington, North Carolina offering plumbing technology.
- Type: College program
- Address: 411 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC 28401-3910
- Phone: (910) 362-7000
- Website: cfcc.edu
- Control: Public institution
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Eligible for WIOA workforce training funding
Plumbing programs at Cape Fear Community College
| Program | Credential | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing technology | Certificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year | – | Ask the school |
| Plumbing technology | Certificate, 1 to under 2 years | – | Ask the school |
Program details
- Program length
- 4 years
- Starts
- August
See the full Cape Fear Community College plumbing program page →
In-state tuition and fees at Cape Fear Community College run about $2,748 for a full academic year, before books and tools. Ask the school about the cost of the plumbing program itself and about financial aid.
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 Cape Fear Community College is 41%.
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 Wilmington
Brunswick Community College
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville
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