Plumbing (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) at Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS

Median Earnings (1yr)

$30,184

28th percentile

Earnings Distribution

How Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School	1 Year	4 Years	Growth
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS	$30,184	$44,697	+48%
Industrial Management Training Institute	$42,300	$48,388	+14%
Pennco Tech-Bristol	$31,668	$43,261	+37%
Sheridan Technical College	$35,066	$39,553	+13%
Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences	$24,973	$32,804	+31%

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Plumbing certificate's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (4 total in state)

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School	Earnings (1yr)	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt	Debt/Earnings
Adult and Continuing Education-BCTSHackensack	$30,184	$44,697	—	—
Hohokus School of Trade and Technical SciencesPaterson	$24,973	$32,804	$10,728	0.43
National Median	$35,252	—	$9,500	0.27

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with plumbing graduates

Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

Assemble, install, alter, and repair pipelines or pipe systems that carry water, steam, air, or other liquids or gases. May install heating and cooling equipment and mechanical control systems. Includes sprinkler fitters.

$62,970/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians

Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.

$62,970/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas

Rig derrick equipment and operate pumps to circulate mud or fluid through drill hole.

$52,610/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential

Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas

Set up or operate a variety of drills to remove underground oil and gas, or remove core samples for testing during oil and gas exploration.

$52,610/yrJobs growth:No formal educational credential

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners

Clean and repair septic tanks, sewer lines, or drains. May patch walls and partitions of tank, replace damaged drain tile, or repair breaks in underground piping.

Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas

Operate a variety of drills such as rotary, churn, and pneumatic to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, to remove core samples during mineral exploration or soil testing, and to facilitate the use of explosives in mining or construction. Includes horizontal and earth boring machine operators.

Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters

Place and detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. May perform specialized handling, storage, and accounting procedures.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Adult and Continuing Education-BCTS, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 28 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.