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Plumbing school in Dallas, Texas

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

7 schools offer these plumbing programs with classes in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, and every one is approved 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 Dallas, 6 of the 11 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 11 programs here are pipefitting (5 programs), plumbing apprenticeship (2 programs), plumbing certificate or diploma (2 programs), plumbing (associate degree, 1 program), and 1 more of one other kind.

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All 73 plumbing programs in Texas, including online programs

How much does plumbing school cost in Dallas?

$2,146 to $9,267 is what most plumbing programs in Dallas cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 11 programs with a price. All of them: $1,296 to $14,176

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not reported
None of the 11 programs report it
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5

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

Is there free plumbing school in Dallas?

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

All 11 plumbing programs in Dallas approved for WIOA funding

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11 programs

  • Plumbing (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Construction Technology - Plumbing - AAS

    Collin College

    McKinney

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Collin College, McKinneyPlumbing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$35,700
    Price if you pay yourself$14,176
    Program website, Construction Technology - Plumbing - AAS at Collin College
    More details about Construction Technology - Plumbing - AAS at Collin College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,928
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,825
    Students counted
    46
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $14,176
    Program website, Construction Technology - Plumbing - AAS at Collin College

  • Plumbing apprenticeshipIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust

    Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust

    Fort Worth

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust, Fort WorthPlumbing apprenticeshipIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,748
    Program website, Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust at Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust
    More details about Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust at Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    78
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,748
    Program website, Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust at Fort Worth Pipe Trades Training Center Trust

  • PipefittingIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level I

    Dallas College

    Dallas

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Dallas College, DallasPipefitting · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,296
    Program website, Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level I at Dallas College
    More details about Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level I at Dallas College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,296
    Program website, Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level I at Dallas College

  • PipefittingIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level II

    Dallas College

    Dallas

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Dallas College, DallasPipefitting · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,296
    Program website, Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level II at Dallas College
    More details about Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level II at Dallas College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,296
    Program website, Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level II at Dallas College

  • PipefittingIn personNo diploma needed

    Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level III

    Dallas College

    Dallas

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Dallas College, DallasPipefitting · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,296
    Program website, Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level III at Dallas College
    More details about Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level III at Dallas College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,296
    Program website, Construction Management Pipefitting Nccer Fast Track Level III at Dallas College

  • PipefittingIn personNo diploma needed

    Pipefitting Combined Program

    Dallas College

    Dallas

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Dallas College, DallasPipefitting · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,997
    Program website, Pipefitting Combined Program at Dallas College
    More details about Pipefitting Combined Program at Dallas College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,997
    Program website, Pipefitting Combined Program at Dallas College

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Introduction To Basic Plumbing

    Rboc Inc. (Rebuilding Our Community)

    Dallas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rboc Inc. (Rebuilding Our Community), DallasPlumbing certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Introduction To Basic Plumbing at Rboc Inc. (Rebuilding Our Community)
    More details about Introduction To Basic Plumbing at Rboc Inc. (Rebuilding Our Community)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, Introduction To Basic Plumbing at Rboc Inc. (Rebuilding Our Community)

  • Plumbing apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed

    Ua Dallas Lu #100 Plumbers & Pipefitters

    Ua Dallas Lu 100 Plumbers & Pipefitters

    Mesquite

    No diploma needed

    Ua Dallas Lu 100 Plumbers & Pipefitters, MesquitePlumbing apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,551
    Program website, Ua Dallas Lu #100 Plumbers & Pipefitters at Ua Dallas Lu 100 Plumbers & Pipefitters
    More details about Ua Dallas Lu #100 Plumbers & Pipefitters at Ua Dallas Lu 100 Plumbers & Pipefitters
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $780
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,551
    Program website, Ua Dallas Lu #100 Plumbers & Pipefitters at Ua Dallas Lu 100 Plumbers & Pipefitters

  • Short course or single levelIn personPrerequisite courses

    Plumbing Level 2

    Impact Institute

    Dallas

    Prerequisite courses

    Impact Institute, DallasShort course or single levelIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,750
    School website, Plumbing Level 2 at Impact Institute
    More details about Plumbing Level 2 at Impact Institute
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,750
    School website, Plumbing Level 2 at Impact Institute

  • PipefittingIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pipefitting

    Construction Education Foundation Inc.

    Dallas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Education Foundation Inc., DallasPipefittingIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,784
    More details about Pipefitting at Construction Education Foundation Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $695
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,784

  • Plumbing certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Plumbing

    Construction Education Foundation Inc.

    Dallas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Construction Education Foundation Inc., DallasPlumbing certificate or diplomaIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,784
    More details about Plumbing at Construction Education Foundation Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $875
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,784

How to pay for plumbing school in Dallas

WIOA funding can pay for plumbing school in Dallas

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.

Plumbing apprenticeships in Dallas

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. This page lists 2 plumbing apprenticeships approved for WIOA funding in Dallas. Ask what you'll pay for the classes and what you'll earn on the job.

Show only the 2 plumbing apprenticeships

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

Other training in Dallas

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

Where the Dallas plumbing program numbers come from

Which Dallas plumbing programs are on this list?

These are the plumbing programs with classes in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Texas page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Dallas 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 Dallas

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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