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Plumbing & Pipefitting programs in California

There are 13 plumbing & pipefitting programs at 13 schools in California in federal College Scorecard data. 11 are at public schools; 13 offer a certificate and 5 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $1,332 a year (from 13 schools reporting). Most programs are in Bakersfield (1), Costa Mesa (1), Los Altos Hills (1). We also track 3 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.

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All programs (13)

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Bakersfield College

Certificate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,450 · Average net price: $4,330

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Orange Coast College

Certificate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,222 · Average net price: $1,850

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Foothill College

Certificate & Associate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,580 · Average net price: $2,851

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Certificate & Associate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,238 · Average net price: $3,531

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Capstone College

Certificate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Private for-profit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $17,950 · Average net price: $17,601

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Diablo Valley College

Certificate & Associate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,128 · Average net price: $710

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American River College

Certificate & Associate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,288 · Average net price: $5,730

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Summit College

Certificate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Private for-profit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $19,995 · Average net price: $29,181

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San Diego City College

Certificate & Associate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,154 · Average net price: $18,693

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City College of San Francisco

Certificate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,696 · Average net price: $5,852

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College of San Mateo

Certificate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,332 · Average net price: Not reported

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Mission College

Certificate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,438 · Average net price: $4,223

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College of the Canyons

Certificate · Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $1,170 · Average net price: $19,542

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Frequently asked questions

How many plumbing & pipefitting programs are in California?

We found 13 certificate or associate programs at 13 schools in California in College Scorecard data, 11 of them at public schools.

What are the lowest-tuition plumbing & pipefitting programs in California?

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Diablo Valley College (Pleasant Hill, $1,128); San Diego City College (San Diego, $1,154); College of the Canyons (Santa Clarita, $1,170). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.