Similar Schools to Pinnacle Career Institute
Below schools are offering similar vocational programs that Pinnacle Career Institute has. Compare those schools to with tuition, financial aid, offered vocational programs, and online availability.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Pinnacle Career Institute is Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $22,800 and the national average is $22,533.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology program. The length of the program is 60 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 10 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs at Pinnacle Career Institute with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
| Program | 2023 Tuition & Fees | National Average | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | $22,800 | $22,533 | - | 60 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 2 | Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology | $17,100 | $24,185 | - | 45 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
| 3 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $22,800 | $14,851 | - | 60 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
| 4 | Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | $39,900 | $22,533 | - | 96 Contact Hours | 18 Months |
2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Pinnacle Career Institute is $17,598 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Pinnacle Career Institute offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
70% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,197 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,598 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $10,610 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,230 |
| Average Financial Amount | $5,197 |
Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers
Pinnacle Career Institute offers 6 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 302 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year Certificate | 1 | 0 | 49 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 5 | 0 | 238 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 302 |
Programs by Award Level
The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
- 49 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
- 238 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 15 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 49 completers | - |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Total | 49 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 168 completers | - |
| Telecommunications Technology/Technician | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 150 | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 0 completers | - |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 70 completers | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 47 | $24,400 |
| Total | 238 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers | Average Earning after graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 15 completers | - |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Total | 15 |
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
Total 344 students are attending at Pinnacle Career Institute. There are 8 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1 (3.85%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 58 (full-time) and 11 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Pinnacle Career Institute is 94% and the retention rate is 69% at the school.
| Student Population | 344 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 94% |
| Number of Faculty | 18 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26 to 1 |
Student Population at Pinnacle Career Institute
For the academic year 2021-2022, total 390 students enrolled into Pinnacle Career Institute. By gender, 315 male and 75 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Pinnacle Career Institute.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 390 | 315 | 75 |
| Full-time | 390 | 315 | 75 |
There are 222 White (56.92%), 65 Black/African American (16.67%), 71 Hispanic (18.21%), 1 Asian (0.26%), and 101 students with other races attending Pinnacle Career Institute.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 390 | 315 | 75 |
| American Indian/Native American | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 65 | 44 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 63 | 8 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 222 | 184 | 38 |
| Two More | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Pinnacle Career Institute offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
390 students (100.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively . The following table summarizes the online student population for Pinnacle Career Institute.
| Number of Students | |
|---|---|
| Total | 390 |
| Enrolled Online Exclusively | 390 |
| Enrolled Some Online Courses | 0 |
| Not in Online Courses | 0 |
By age range, at Pinnacle Career Institute, 101 students are aged 20 to 24 (25.90% of total students), 12 students are aged below 20 (3.08%), 18 students are aged above 50 (8.72%).
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 390 | 315 | 75 |
| Age 18-19 | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Age 20-21 | 43 | 34 | 9 |
| Age 22-24 | 58 | 52 | 6 |
| Age 25-29 | 83 | 69 | 14 |
| Age 30-34 | 66 | 50 | 16 |
| Age 35-39 | 58 | 45 | 13 |
| Age 40-49 | 52 | 41 | 11 |
| Age 50-64 | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| Over 64 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Directory and Accreditation Information
Pinnacle Career Institute is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (1/11/2018 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Pinnacle Career Institute.
11500 N.W. Ambassador, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO
816-331-5700