Plumbing school in Florida
12 plumbing programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
12 schools offer these plumbing programs, and Florida 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 Florida, 5 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, 6 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 12 programs here are plumbing certificate or diploma (10 programs) and pipefitting (2 programs).
See the 12 programsHow much does plumbing school cost in Florida?
$3,206 to $4,662 is what most plumbing programs in Florida cost if you pay yourself
That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $2,563 to $6,600
In the typical program
- Finished the program
- 67%
- Working 6 months later
- 52%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $36,000
- Length
- 29 to 47 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 Florida may also offer plumbing school. How these figures are made
All 12 plumbing programs in Florida approved for WIOA funding
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Plumbing
Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un
Saint Petersburg
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,300Price if you pay yourself$3,15416 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Plumbing at Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-UnMore details about Plumbing at Pinellas Technical Education Center-St Petersburg-Un
- Finished
- 49%
- Working at 6 months
- 32%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,332
- Length
- 45 weeks, 24 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $2,093
- Students counted
- 124
- Earned a year, estimated
- $33,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,154
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 16
Plumbing
Erwin Technical Center-Vs
Tampa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,563More details about Plumbing at Erwin Technical Center-Vs
- Finished
- 59%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 29 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $485
- Students counted
- 84
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,563
Plumbing Technology
Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,000Price if you pay yourself$3,2237 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Plumbing Technology at Fort Myers Technical CollegeMore details about Plumbing Technology at Fort Myers Technical College
- Finished
- 67%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,003
- Length
- 36 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,958
- Students counted
- 66
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,223
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 7
Plumbing Technology*
Sheridan Technical College-Vs
Hollywood
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$34,000Price if you pay yourself$3,679More details about Plumbing Technology* at Sheridan Technical College-Vs
- Finished
- 53%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,500
- Length
- 36 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $156
- Students counted
- 46
- Earned a year, estimated
- $34,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,679
Plumbing
Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
Sanford
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,388School website, Plumbing at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCFMore details about Plumbing at Seminole State College Of Florida-CSCF
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 52 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 38
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,388
Industrial Pipefitter
Lively Technical Center-Vs
Tallahassee
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$36,000Price if you pay yourself$2,912School website, Industrial Pipefitter at Lively Technical Center-VsMore details about Industrial Pipefitter at Lively Technical Center-Vs
- Finished
- 100%
- Working at 6 months
- 52%
- Earned in a quarter
- $8,993
- Length
- 30 weeks, 20 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $420
- Students counted
- 34
- Earned a year, estimated
- $36,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $2,912
Plumbing
Suncoast Technical College-Vs
Sarasota
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,400Price if you pay yourself$4,289School website, Plumbing at Suncoast Technical College-VsMore details about Plumbing at Suncoast Technical College-Vs
- Finished
- 77%
- Working at 6 months
- 38%
- Earned in a quarter
- $9,353
- Length
- 36 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,470
- Students counted
- 18
- Earned a year, estimated
- $37,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,289
Plumbing
Orange Technical College - West Campus-CSCF
Winter Garden
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,309School website, Plumbing at Orange Technical College - West Campus-CSCFMore details about Plumbing at Orange Technical College - West Campus-CSCF
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 27 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,807
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,309
Basic Construction Plumbing (Heartland)
South Florida State College-Cs
Avon Park
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,412Program website, Basic Construction Plumbing (Heartland) at South Florida State College-CsMore details about Basic Construction Plumbing (Heartland) at South Florida State College-Cs
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 8 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $408
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $3,412
Plumbing
Manatee Technical College-Vs
Bradenton
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$4,420Program website, Plumbing at Manatee Technical College-VsMore details about Plumbing at Manatee Technical College-Vs
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 27 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $580
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,420
Plumbing Technology
Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF
Kissimmee
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$5,788Program website, Plumbing Technology at Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCFMore details about Plumbing Technology at Osceola Technical College-O-Tech-CSCF
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 37 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,788
Pipefitter Level I
Polk State College-Cs
Winter Haven
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$6,600Program website, Pipefitter Level I at Polk State College-CsMore details about Pipefitter Level I at Polk State College-Cs
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 102 weeks, 50 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $750
- Students counted
- Not reported
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,600
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How to pay for plumbing school in Florida
WIOA funding can pay for plumbing school in Florida
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 Florida
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 15th of 21
- plumbing programs here, against the typical state's 5
- 12 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 Florida
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.
Plumbing school in Orlando, Tampa, North Port and other Florida cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas.
Other training in Florida
How plumbing school compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Florida
- CDL training75 programs
- CNA classes34 programs
- Medical assistant training79 programs
- Phlebotomy training46 programs
- Welding classes58 programs
- HVAC training61 programs
- Medical billing and coding training41 programs
- LPN programs79 programs
- EMT classes48 programs
- Electrician training33 programs
- Dental assistant programs47 programs
- Auto mechanic classes43 programs
- Pharmacy technician training22 programs
- CNC machinist training18 programs
- Carpentry classes12 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training2 programs
- Diesel mechanic training19 programs
- Cybersecurity training114 programs
- IT training217 programs
- Cosmetology school1 program
- Barber school1 program
- EKG technician programs8 programs
- Massage therapy school4 programs
- Paralegal programs19 programs
- Fire academy28 programs
- Police academy42 programs
- Surgical tech programs24 programs
- Radiology tech programs25 programs
- Culinary school41 programs
- Home health aide training10 programs
- PTA programs11 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training31 programs
- Human resources training15 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training23 programs
- Early childhood education programs11 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school23 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training10 programs
- Hospitality management programs18 programs
- Addiction counselor training2 programs
- Community health worker training2 programs
- Coding and software development courses32 programs
- Lineman school9 programs
- Sterile processing technician training7 programs
- Sonography school15 programs
- Data analytics courses16 programs
- Administrative assistant training31 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs12 programs
- Medical lab technician programs7 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses15 programs
- Digital marketing courses13 programs
- Web and graphic design courses50 programs
- Health information technology programs9 programs
- Vet tech programs9 programs
- Real estate school2 programs
- Security guard training3 programs
- Patient care technician training23 programs
- OTA programs3 programs
- Forklift certification6 programs
- Healthcare administration programs13 programs
- Customer service training1 program
- Flight school3 programs
- Cardiovascular technology programs3 programs
- RBT certification training3 programs
- Mental health technician training3 programs
- Human services programs7 programs
- Manufacturing technician training8 programs
- Electronics technician training18 programs
- Business administration programs53 programs
- Criminal justice programs12 programs
- Auto body repair classes8 programs
- Merchant mariner training1 program
- Dialysis technician training4 programs
- Optician training3 programs
- Masonry training2 programs
- Insurance license courses6 programs
- Construction training programs19 programs
- Dental hygiene programs14 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes46 programs
- RN programs89 programs
- Project management certification53 programs
Where the Florida plumbing program numbers come from
Which Florida plumbing programs are on this list?
These are the plumbing programs Florida 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 Florida offers.
How the prices and results of Florida 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 Florida
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Labor, Apprenticeship.gov: Discover Apprenticeship: Earn While You Learn Today (fact sheet)
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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