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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Kansas City, MO

Pinnacle Career Institute

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MO. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$17,598

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

61.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$34,213

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Pinnacle Career Institute is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Kansas City, MO. With a competitive tuition profile of $17,598, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 61.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$35,196

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

8.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$4,213

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$6,934

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$49,064

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Pinnacle Career Institute is $11,605.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
5.9%
94.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
51.4%
Black
21.5%
Hispanic
16.2%
Two or more
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.7%
Unknown
1.0%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$17,598

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$16,675
$30k - $48k$19,488
$48k - $75k$22,992
$75k+$23,926

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$11,605
Pell Grant Recipients68.8%
Using Federal Loans64.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment24.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$5,480
Avg. Pell Grant$5,318
Avg. Institutional Grant$1,040
Students Receiving Grants66.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

59.0%

Success

61.3%

In-State Cost

$17,598

Age 25+ Students

80.1%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

1,091 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Kansas City (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Kansas City (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.

Living In Kansas City

Off-Campus Market Estimator

Current Fair Market Rents
🏠

Studio

$985

Monthly Average

🏢

1 Bedroom

$1,098

Monthly Average

🏘️

2 Bedrooms

$1,258

Monthly Average

🏢

3 Bedrooms

$

Monthly Average

Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Kansas City metropolitan area.