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Plumbing school in Minnesota

13 plumbing programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

8 schools offer these plumbing programs, and Minnesota has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Plumbers install and repair pipes, fixtures and piping systems. Most learn the trade in a four- or five-year apprenticeship, and most states and some cities require plumbers to be licensed.1

In Minnesota, all 13 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 13 programs here are plumbing certificate or diploma (10 programs), pipefitting (1 program), pre-apprenticeship (1 program) and plumbing (associate degree, 1 program).

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How much does plumbing school cost in Minnesota?

$5,778 to $6,662 is what most plumbing programs in Minnesota cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $2,650 to $10,689

In the typical program

Finished the program
63%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $35,100
Length
60 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Minnesota may also offer plumbing school. How these figures are made

Is there free plumbing school in Minnesota?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: paid apprenticeships, financial aid and the GI Bill

All 13 plumbing programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • PipefittingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pipefitting

    Saint Paul College

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. PaulPipefitting · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$71,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,662
    Program website, Pipefitting at Saint Paul College
    More details about Pipefitting at Saint Paul College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    90%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,963
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    321
    Earned a year, estimated
    $71,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,662
    Program website, Pipefitting at Saint Paul College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing

    Saint Paul College

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. PaulPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$88,300
    Price if you pay yourself$7,328
    Program website, Plumbing at Saint Paul College
    More details about Plumbing at Saint Paul College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $22,078
    Length
    60 weeks, 44 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    281
    Earned a year, estimated
    $88,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,328
    Program website, Plumbing at Saint Paul College

  • Pre-apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship

    Hennepin Technical College

    Eden Prairie

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Hennepin Technical College, Eden PrairiePre-apprenticeship · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,810
    Program website, Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship at Hennepin Technical College
    More details about Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship at Hennepin Technical College
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,712
    Length
    60 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    161
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,810
    Program website, Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship at Hennepin Technical College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technology

    Northwest Technical College

    Bemidji

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Technical College, BemidjiPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,850
    Program website, Plumbing Technology at Northwest Technical College
    More details about Plumbing Technology at Northwest Technical College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,583
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    130
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,850
    Program website, Plumbing Technology at Northwest Technical College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Residential Plumbing/HVAC

    Northwest Technical College

    Bemidji

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Technical College, BemidjiPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$10,689
    Program website, Residential Plumbing/HVAC at Northwest Technical College
    More details about Residential Plumbing/HVAC at Northwest Technical College
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,583
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    130
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,689
    Program website, Residential Plumbing/HVAC at Northwest Technical College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing

    St. Cloud Technical & Community College

    St. Cloud

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Cloud Technical & Community College, St. CloudPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,700
    Price if you pay yourself$6,055
    Program website, Plumbing at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
    More details about Plumbing at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,428
    Length
    60 weeks, 37 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    115
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,055
    Program website, Plumbing at St. Cloud Technical & Community College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technology

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College

    Moorhead

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College, MoorheadPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,958
    Program website, Plumbing Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    More details about Plumbing Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    Finished
    63%
    Working at 6 months
    29%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,483
    Length
    60 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    85
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,958
    Program website, Plumbing Technology at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Plumbing

    Northland Community and Technical College

    East Grand Forks

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northland Community and Technical College, East Grand ForksPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,600
    Price if you pay yourself$5,778
    Program website, Construction Plumbing at Northland Community and Technical College
    More details about Construction Plumbing at Northland Community and Technical College
    Finished
    83%
    Working at 6 months
    24%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,143
    Length
    60 weeks, 34 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    54
    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,778
    Program website, Construction Plumbing at Northland Community and Technical College

  • Plumbing (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing - Shop Management

    St. Cloud Technical & Community College

    St. Cloud

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Cloud Technical & Community College, St. CloudPlumbing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,820
    Program website, Plumbing - Shop Management at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
    More details about Plumbing - Shop Management at St. Cloud Technical & Community College
    Finished
    46%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,780
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,820
    Program website, Plumbing - Shop Management at St. Cloud Technical & Community College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technology

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College

    Pipestone

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, PipestonePlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,800
    Price if you pay yourself$2,650
    Program website, Plumbing Technology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    More details about Plumbing Technology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,458
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,650
    Program website, Plumbing Technology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing and Heating Technology

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College

    Pipestone

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota West Community and Technical College, PipestonePlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,654
    Program website, Plumbing and Heating Technology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    More details about Plumbing and Heating Technology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,458
    Length
    60 weeks, 32 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $45,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,654
    Program website, Plumbing and Heating Technology at Minnesota West Community and Technical College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technician

    Ridgewater College

    Hutchinson

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ridgewater College, HutchinsonPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,345
    Program website, Plumbing Technician at Ridgewater College
    More details about Plumbing Technician at Ridgewater College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,345
    Program website, Plumbing Technician at Ridgewater College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technician

    Ridgewater College

    Willmar

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ridgewater College, WillmarPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,345
    Program website, Plumbing Technician at Ridgewater College
    More details about Plumbing Technician at Ridgewater College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,345
    Program website, Plumbing Technician at Ridgewater College

How to pay for plumbing school in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for plumbing school in Minnesota

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Paid plumbing apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is a job: you're paid to learn, with a raise as your skills grow, and most include classroom teaching. You apply to the employer or the program sponsor. Ask what you'll pay for the classroom part and what you'll earn on the job.6

Financial aid and grants for plumbing school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.78

GI Bill for plumbing school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Plumbing school in Minnesota

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
18th of 21
plumbing programs here, against the typical state's 5
13 vs 5

State comparisons use the same figures as the plumbing school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Plumbing apprenticeships in Minnesota

Most plumbers train in a four- or five-year apprenticeship. Each year usually brings about 2,000 hours of paid work on the job plus classes in safety, local plumbing codes and blueprint reading. Unions, trade associations and businesses run the programs; some people start as helpers or with a pre-apprenticeship course. To work on your own, states and cities often ask for two to five years of experience and a passed exam.1

You apply to the employer or the program sponsor, not through a school.6 The Department of Labor's Apprenticeship Finder lists openings by place and job. None of the plumbing programs on this page is an apprenticeship. There is also 1 pre-apprenticeship here, a course that prepares you to apply.

What is an apprenticeship, and can WIOA pay for one?

Plumbing school in Minneapolis, Bemidji, St. Cloud and other Minnesota cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Minnesota

How plumbing school compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Minnesota

Where the Minnesota plumbing program numbers come from

Which Minnesota plumbing programs are on this list?

These are the plumbing programs Minnesota approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).10 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Minnesota offers.

How the prices and results of Minnesota plumbing programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about plumbing school in Minnesota

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  8. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  9. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  10. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List