Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley College is a college program in Pleasant Hill, California offering plumbing technology.
- Type: College program
- Address: 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
- Phone: (925) 685-1230
- Website: dvc.edu
- Control: Public institution
- Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Eligible for WIOA workforce training funding
Plumbing programs at Diablo Valley College
| Program | Credential | Length | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing technology | Certificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year | – | Ask the school |
Program details
- Program length
- 5 years
- Class schedule
- Online or hybrid
See the full Diablo Valley College plumbing program page →
In-state tuition and fees at Diablo Valley College run about $1,312 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 Diablo Valley College is 55%.
What plumbers earn in California
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in California earn a median $72,830 a year ($35.01 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,350 and the top 10% earn over $131,100. Nationally the median is $63,800. See plumber pay in every state.
Other plumbing programs near Pleasant Hill
United Association Local Union 342 JATC
Contra Costa County Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, JATC
ABC Northern California Chapter
PHCC- Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
U.A. Local 38 Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee of the Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Industry
Napa/Solano Counties Plumbers and Steamfitters JATC
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