Plumbing Schools in Rio Rancho, NM

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare plumbing programs in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Plumbing Schools Near Rio Rancho, NM

#1

Central New Mexico Community College

Albuquerque, NM 15.2 miles away BOC Score 51.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 89
  • Annual completions: 3,611
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Santa Fe Community College

Santa Fe, NM 45.2 miles away BOC Score 46.6
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  • Programs offered: 75
  • Annual completions: 534
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Northern New Mexico College

Espanola, NM 60.2 miles away BOC Score 46.0
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  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 50
  • Online programs available

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#4

Navajo Technical University

Crownpoint, NM 86.1 miles away BOC Score 43.0
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  • Lower Point Road, State Road 371 Crownpoint, NM 87313-0849
  • (505) 786-4100
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 140
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

New Mexico Plumbing Salary Snapshot

New Mexico
New Mexico Median Pay $61,440 $29.54 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $63,800 $30.67 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 47-2152 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Plumbing code taught (IPC, UPC, or state-specific code)
  • Apprenticeship connections (4-5 year, 8,000+ hour pathway)
  • State journeyman and master plumber licensing steps
  • Hands-on lab hours (residential and commercial systems)
  • OSHA safety certification and backflow prevention training

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Career Overview

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