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Pinnacle Career Institute

Overview of Pinnacle Career Institute

The campus of Pinnacle Career Institute is in Lawrence, KS, which is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Pinnacle Career Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.

Pinnacle Career Institute Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Pinnacle Career Institute an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, Pinnacle Career Institute had 88 students enrolled (88 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Pinnacle Career Institute is a private, specialized school organized to meet the educational needs of its students, the business community, and the general citizenry by providing educational opportunities through professional business and administrative programs. These programs are designed to prepare students for immediate employment to meet technological and business demands. In addition, retraining opportunities are available through resident programs, workshops, and seminars."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pinnacle Career Institute

Pinnacle Career Institute
1601 W 23rd Street Suite 200
Lawrence, KS 66046-2703
General Phone: (785) 841-9640
http://www.pcitraining.edu

Pinnacle Career Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Therapy And Counseling66massage therapy
Medical Support And Technology38medical assistant
Medical Administration13medical secretary
Office And Administration8business support services
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy7health and fitness

Number of programs and degrees for Pinnacle Career Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1325

Student Body

In 2007, Pinnacle Career Institute had a total enrollment of 88 students (88 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White80%
Black9%
Hispanic5%
Asian1%
American Indian4%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1928%
20-2115%
22-2419%
25-2918%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%

Pinnacle Career Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time78 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating74%

Pinnacle Career Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lawrence, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pinnacle Career Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,725
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,725

Financial Aid:
Pinnacle Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2613000)

Pinnacle Career Institute Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Pinnacle Career Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pinnacle Career Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Pinnacle Career Institute % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 11%Pinnacle Career Institute % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Pinnacle Career Institute Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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