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Pinnacle Career Institute

Pinnacle Career Institute is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Kansas City, MO. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $22,800 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 344 and it offers 6 programs(1 online programs). By program type, it has 1 1-year certificate, 5 2-years certificate, and 1 associate programs.
Last year, a total of 302 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Pinnacle Career Institute.
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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 $22,400.
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.
4 Largest Career Programs at Pinnacle Career Institute
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology $22,800$22,400-60 Contact Hours10 Months
2Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology $17,100$26,481-45 Contact Hours8 Months
3Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $22,800$14,518-60 Contact Hours10 Months
4Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology $39,900$22,400-96 Contact Hours18 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Pinnacle Career Institute is $22,800 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.
61% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,292 (exclude student loans).
Pinnacle Career Institute 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$22,800
Books & Supplies-
Off-Campus Room & Board$10,610
Off-Campus Expenses$5,230
Average Financial Amount$4,292

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.
Offered Career Programs at Pinnacle Career Institute
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate1049
2 Years Certificate50238
Total60302

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.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] ✕ 49 completers-
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage✕49-
Total49
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage 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
Total238
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering Technology [+] ✕ 15 completers-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology✕15-
Total15

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 40% and the retention rate is 60% at the school.
Pinnacle Career Institute 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population344
Graduation Rate40%
Number of Faculty18
Student to Faculty Ratio26 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.
Student Population By Gender
Pinnacle Career Institute
TotalMaleFemale
Total39031575
Full-time39031575
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.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Pinnacle Career Institute
TotalMaleFemale
Total39031575
American Indian/Native American981
Asian101
Black/African American654421
Hispanic71638
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White22218438
Two More16106
Un-Known550
Non-resident Alien000
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.
Distance Learning Student Population at Pinnacle Career Institute
Number of Students
Total390
Enrolled Online Exclusively390
Enrolled Some Online Courses0
Not in Online Courses0
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%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Pinnacle Career Institute
TotalMaleFemale
Total39031575
Age 18-1912102
Age 20-2143349
Age 22-2458526
Age 25-29836914
Age 30-34665016
Age 35-39584513
Age 40-49524111
Age 50-6417134
Over 64110

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
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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