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Plumber schools in Washington
School teaches the basics. Washington's journey-level certificate still takes 8,000 hours of supervised work, so most students look for a job or an apprenticeship while they study.1
Schools with plumber programs
3 schools that graduated students in plumbing (CIP 46.05) in the latest year, most graduates first.2
| School | Address | Credential | Type | Tuition | Graduates | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Technical Institute | 2011 W Washington Ave., Yakima | Certificate | Nonprofit | $53,635 | 24 | Apply · Program page |
| Olympic College | 1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton | Associate | Public | $4,202 | 0 | Apply |
| Peninsula College | 1502 E Lauridsen Blvd, Port Angeles | Certificate | Public | $5,005 | Apply |
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 Washington?
Public schools on the list charge a median $4,604 a year in in-state tuition.2 These are school-wide figures; the plumber program can cost more or less.
Which Washington school trains the most plumbers?
Perry Technical Institute in Yakima had the most graduates in these programs in the latest year.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. Washington has 2 schools with a certificate and 1 with an associate degree.
More in Washington
Sources
- Washington plumber license experience requirements (lni.wa.gov, 2026-10-27)
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)