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3 schools in New York offer plumbing-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 3 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New York train plumbing apprentices — see apprenticeships.
New York has no statewide plumber license — licensing is set city by city. In New York City, plumbing work must be performed by or under a Licensed Master Plumber issued by the NYC Department of Buildings, which requires 7 years of supervised experience within the last 10 (including 2 years as a registered journeyman) plus a written ($585) and practical ($530) exam. Buffalo, Yonkers, Syracuse, and most other municipalities run their own plumber licensing programs.
Official source: No state board — New York City Department of Buildings (largest local issuer) · Exam: NYC DOB written exam ($585) plus practical exam ($530); passing score 70% · Typical requirement: NYC Master Plumber: at least 7 years of experience within the prior 10 installing/planning plumbing systems under a Licensed Master Plumber, including at least 2 years as a registered journeyman plumber (engineering degree and RA/PE pathways reduce this to 5 or 3 years); age 18+, background investigation, NYC business location and insurance required.
| School | City | Type | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | Delhi | public | $17,225 | 52.1% | $51,629 |
| Berk Trade and Business School | Long Island City | private for-profit | $16,770 | 94.6% | $49,748 |
| Apex Technical School | Long Island City | private nonprofit | $14,826 | 79% | $41,093 |
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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