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Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, Missouri · Private for-profit career college
Address: 11500 N.W. Ambassador, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64153 · Phone: (816) 331-5700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Pinnacle Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Kansas City, Missouri, offering HVAC schools programs and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Pinnacle Career Institute has a 51.6% completion rate, below the Missouri state average of 69.3%, with median graduate debt of $11,605 and median earnings of $34,213 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Pinnacle Career Institute is reported at $33,018, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here, and 76.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $39,180 | $59,950 | $74,610 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Missouri (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 47 | $40,598 | $31,423 | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Pinnacle Career Institute is a private for-profit trade school located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and students may use federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, to help pay for enrollment. The campus's primary program area is HVAC schools, with 47 completers reported in that field.
Federal data show a completion rate of 51.6%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,605, and median earnings ten years after entry are $34,213. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $33,018, and 76.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a student body with significant financial need.
This campus, with an undergraduate enrollment of 619 in a large city setting, centers its offerings on a single trade family — HVAC — rather than a broad slate of programs. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not reported for this campus in federal data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program length, format, and start dates. To verify accreditation status and outcome figures independently, check with the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard listing for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Pinnacle Career Institute's primary reported program family is HVAC schools, with 47 completers in that field. Federal data lists one program family (program_count: 1) for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, with a status of Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students may use FAFSA-based aid, including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 51.6%, which is below the Missouri state average of 69.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $11,605, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $34,213.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $33,018.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Pinnacle Career Institute is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition levels, aid packages, and ownership structure compared to public or non-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (816) 331-5700 or visit its website for specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and review outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?177302.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Fit for career-changers depends on program length, schedule, and delivery format, which are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for those details.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the HVAC program are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or state licensing boards for HVAC requirements in Missouri.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Pinnacle Career Institute at (816) 331-5700 or through its website, https://pcitraining.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other HVAC programs in the Kansas City area is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare similar schools directly.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.