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Plumbing schools in Arizona

Arizona has 10 plumbing programs to choose from, including college plumbing programs, plumbing apprenticeship programs and Job Corps plumbing programs. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Arizona earn a median $62,070 a year, $1,730 below the national median.

Plumbing programs at colleges and career centers in Arizona

Community colleges, technical colleges and career and technical centers teach plumbing in certificate and associate programs, usually in one to two years. Most are public, with in-district tuition well below private trade schools.

East Valley Institute of Technology

1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (480) 461-4000

Mesa Community College

1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (480) 461-7000

GateWay Community College

108 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034
CollegeAssociate's degree · (602) 392-5000

South Mountain Community College

7050 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · Certificate, under 12 weeks · (602) 243-8135

Yavapai College

1100 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (928) 445-7300

Rio Salado College

2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
CollegeCertificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (480) 517-8000

Pima Community College

4905C East Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85709-1275
CollegeCertificate, 1 to under 2 years · (520) 206-4500

Arizona Western College

2020 S. Avenue 8E, Yuma, AZ 85365-8834
CollegeCertificate, under 12 weeks · Certificate, 12 weeks to under 1 year · (928) 317-6000

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Plumbing apprenticeship programs in Arizona

A plumbing apprenticeship pays you to learn. You work for a contractor under a licensed plumber and attend classes in the evening, typically for four to five years, and finish as a journey-level plumber. Arizona has 1 union training center among them.

Arizona Pipe Trades Apprenticeship

2950 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017
Union trainingUA Local 469Registered apprenticeship · (602) 269-8213

Job Corps plumbing programs in Arizona

Job Corps is a free career training program for ages 16 to 24. Its Plumbing, Pre-Apprentice course prepares students for a registered apprenticeship.

Fred G. Acosta Job Corps Center

901 S Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
Job CorpsPre-apprenticeship

Cities in Arizona with several programs

Becoming a plumber in Arizona

Most plumbers learn the trade through a four to five year apprenticeship that combines paid work with classroom instruction. A college or trade school program can shorten the path by teaching the basics first. Arizona sets its own licensing rules, so check with the state licensing board for the hours and exam you will need. Our guide explains how to become a plumber step by step, and the plumber pay table compares Arizona with every other state.