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Plumber schools in Michigan

School teaches the basics. Michigan's journey-level certificate still takes 6,000 hours of supervised work, so most students look for a job or an apprenticeship while they study.1

$3,699median public tuition a year

Schools with plumber programs

6 schools that graduated students in plumbing (CIP 46.05) in the latest year, most graduates first.2

6 of 6 shown

Schools with plumber programs in Michigan
SchoolCityCredentialTypeTuitionGraduates
Washtenaw Community CollegeAnn ArborAssociatePublic$2,73630
Macomb Community CollegeWarrenCertificatePublic$3,7455
Kellogg Community CollegeBattle CreekAssociate, CertificatePublic$3,9961
Delta CollegeUniversity CenterAssociate, CertificatePublic$4,9100
Henry Ford CollegeDearbornCertificatePublic$3,6520
Oakland Community CollegeAuburn HillsAssociate, CertificatePublic$3,2200

Tuition is in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Graduates counts the latest year in these programs.

School first, then what?

Questions

How much does plumber school cost in Michigan?

Public schools on the list charge a median $3,699 a year in in-state tuition.2 These are school-wide figures; the plumber program can cost more or less.

Which Michigan school trains the most plumbers?

Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor had the most graduates in these programs in the latest year, then Macomb Community College.2

Trade school or apprenticeship?

Apprentices are paid for their hours and their classes are usually included. School costs tuition, but you can start without being hired first. Michigan has 5 schools with a certificate and 4 with an associate degree.

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Sources

  1. Michigan plumber license experience requirements (legislature.mi.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)