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6 schools in Georgia offer plumbing-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 29 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Georgia train plumbing apprentices — see apprenticeships.
Georgia licenses plumbers statewide through the Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers under the State Construction Industry Licensing Board (Secretary of State). A Journeyman Plumber license generally requires about 3 years of documented experience, 3 references from licensed plumbers, a background check, and a state exam; contracting plumbing work requires a Master Plumber license (roughly 5 years of experience). Licenses renew by November 30 of even-numbered years.
Official source: Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers, State Construction Industry Licensing Board (Georgia Secretary of State, Professional Licensing Boards Division) · Exam: State journeyman or master plumber examination (board pre-approval required before testing) · Typical requirement: Journeyman: documented plumbing experience (typically about 3 years as an apprentice/helper under licensed plumbers per board rules and prep providers), 3 reference letters from licensed plumbers, background check, notarized application. Master Plumber: about 5 years of experience (journeyman license verification if applicable). Licenses renew by November 30 of even-numbered years.
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Georgia Technical College | Waco | public | $2,457 | 35.5% | $35,479 |
| Albany Technical College | Albany | public | $4,524 | 44.5% | $30,541 |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin | public | $5,661 | 46.3% | $36,104 |
| Central Georgia Technical College | Warner Robins | public | $7,052 | 44.8% | $30,848 |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | Clarkston | public | $13,761 | 38.9% | $34,619 |
| Atlanta Technical College | Atlanta | public | $-914 | 37.9% | $30,350 |
Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.
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