Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, Missouri · Private, for-profit · 619 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 4 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,154 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,474 |
| $48k to $75k | $30,543 |
| $75k to $110k | $32,435 |
| $110k and up | $33,018 |
| All families (average) | $28,732 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $66,008 | +$31,199 | clears the bar | $11,605 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,443 | +$2,634 | clears the bar | $12,997 | 4.9 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $60,603 | +$25,794 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,256 | -$2,553 | falls short | $7,834 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $31,331 | -$3,478 | falls short | $9,129 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $29,930 | -$4,879 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 77% of students receive Pell grants · 52% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.