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Cleveland Community College

Cleveland Community College is a college program in Shelby, North Carolina offering plumbing technology.

Plumbing programs at Cleveland Community College

ProgramCredentialLengthTuition
Plumbing technologyCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year–Ask the school
Plumbing technologyCertificate, 1 to under 2 years–Ask the school

In-state tuition and fees at Cleveland Community College run about $2,602 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 Cleveland Community College is 32%.

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 Shelby

Gaston College

201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034 · 17 mi away
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (704) 922-6200

OMITT Trade School (mechanical training)

101 W Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC 28213 · 43 mi away
Trade schoolCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year

Blue Ridge Community College

180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731-4728 · 53 mi away
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (828) 694-1700

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