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Plumbing school in Missouri

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

9 schools offer these plumbing programs, and Missouri 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 Missouri, 3 of the 10 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 10 programs here are plumbing certificate or diploma (7 programs), pre-apprenticeship (1 program), plumbing (associate degree, 1 program) and pipefitting (1 program).

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How much does plumbing school cost in Missouri?

$7,425 to $9,306 is what most plumbing programs in Missouri cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $2,300 to $25,778

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
None of the 10 programs report it
Length
30 to 33 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 Missouri may also offer plumbing school. How these figures are made

Is there free plumbing school in Missouri?

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

All 10 plumbing programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technology

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,680
    Program website, Plumbing Technology at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Plumbing Technology at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,615
    Students counted
    60
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,680
    Program website, Plumbing Technology at Ranken Technical College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology

    Ranken Technical College

    Saint Louis

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ranken Technical College, Saint LouisPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,778
    Program website, Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology at Ranken Technical College
    More details about Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology at Ranken Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    96 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,840
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $25,778
    Program website, Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology at Ranken Technical College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Plumbing (evening)

    Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

    Cape Girardeau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center, Cape GirardeauPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,300
    Program website, Plumbing (evening) at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
    More details about Plumbing (evening) at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    33 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,300
    Program website, Plumbing (evening) at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

  • Pre-apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing & Pipefitters Pre-Training, CA

    St. Charles Community College

    Cottleville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    St. Charles Community College, CottlevillePre-apprenticeship · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,832
    Program website, Plumbing & Pipefitters Pre-Training, CA at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Plumbing & Pipefitters Pre-Training, CA at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,340
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,832
    Program website, Plumbing & Pipefitters Pre-Training, CA at St. Charles Community College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technology Certificate

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,257
    Program website, Plumbing Technology Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Plumbing Technology Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,257
    Program website, Plumbing Technology Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Plumbing Certificate

    Tarkio Technology Institute

    Tarkio

    Prerequisite courses

    Tarkio Technology Institute, TarkioPlumbing certificate or diplomaIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,930
    Program website, Plumbing Certificate at Tarkio Technology Institute
    More details about Plumbing Certificate at Tarkio Technology Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $540
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,930
    Program website, Plumbing Certificate at Tarkio Technology Institute

  • Plumbing (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Industrial Technologies- Industrial Pipefitter/Sprinkler Fitter Degree Completion

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityPlumbing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$7,986
    Program website, Industrial Technologies- Industrial Pipefitter/Sprinkler Fitter Degree Completion at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Industrial Technologies- Industrial Pipefitter/Sprinkler Fitter Degree Completion at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,868
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,986
    Program website, Industrial Technologies- Industrial Pipefitter/Sprinkler Fitter Degree Completion at Metropolitan Community College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technology- 1 Year Certificate

    Three Rivers College @ Dexter

    Dexter

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Three Rivers College @ Dexter, DexterPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,732
    Program website, Plumbing Technology- 1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
    More details about Plumbing Technology- 1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ Dexter
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,732
    Program website, Plumbing Technology- 1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College @ Dexter

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing Technology- 1 Year Certificate

    Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

    Poplar Bluff

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff, Poplar BluffPlumbing certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,732
    Program website, Plumbing Technology- 1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
    More details about Plumbing Technology- 1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $800
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,732
    Program website, Plumbing Technology- 1 Year Certificate at Three Rivers College, Poplar Bluff

  • PipefittingIn personNo diploma needed

    Advanced Pipe Fitting

    Missouri Welding Institute, Inc

    Nevada

    No diploma needed

    Missouri Welding Institute, Inc, NevadaPipefittingIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,498
    Program website, Advanced Pipe Fitting at Missouri Welding Institute, Inc
    More details about Advanced Pipe Fitting at Missouri Welding Institute, Inc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,425
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,498
    Program website, Advanced Pipe Fitting at Missouri Welding Institute, Inc

How to pay for plumbing school in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for plumbing school in Missouri

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 Missouri

programs with a price cost under $10,000
8 of 10
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
20th of 21
plumbing programs here, against the typical state's 5
10 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 Missouri

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 St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, Springfield and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Missouri

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

Where the Missouri plumbing program numbers come from

Which Missouri plumbing programs are on this list?

These are the plumbing programs Missouri 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 Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri 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 Missouri

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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