Pinnacle Career Institute

Private for-profit certificate school in Kansas City, MO that costs an average of $41,722 a year after financial aid and graduates 60% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$41,722
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
60%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$38,972

Private for-profitLarge city619 undergraduates

Cost of Pinnacle Career Institute

Total cost of attendance (per year)$46,383
Average net price after aid$41,722

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$41,767
$30,001–48,000$41,961
$48,001–75,000$40,759
$75,001–110,000$41,012
$110,001+$44,967

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Pinnacle Career Institute's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate60%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,367
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$38,972
Rank in Missouri (earnings)21st of 41 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$11,312
Typical monthly loan payment$129 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants80%
Students with federal loans78%

Majors and programs at Pinnacle Career Institute

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians202$54,257$13,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians91$45,111$9,500
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)114$44,586$13,000
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services—$30,486—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—$30,282—
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians146——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians35$55,388$23,179

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About Pinnacle Career Institute

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationKansas City, MO
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates619
Student-to-faculty ratio38 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitepcitraining.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Pinnacle Career Institute cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $46,383 a year. After grants and scholarships the average student pays $41,722 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $41,767.

How much do Pinnacle Career Institute graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $38,972 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 21st of 41 similar colleges in Missouri.

What is Pinnacle Career Institute's graduation rate?

60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.