Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology

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2021 Average Net Price

$16,709

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.72%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

About

Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is a higher education institution located in Iredell County, NC. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology were General Cosmetology (21 degrees awarded).

In 2020, 24 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology. 100% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 0% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (16 degrees), 4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,709.

In 2021, 44% of undergraduate students attending Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$16,709

2021 Value

13.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,709. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology grew by 13.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 18.5% with respect to 2020, when 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology was 4.72%, which represents 5 out of the 106 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology had a total enrollment of 48 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is 48 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.3% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 2.08% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.08% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (81.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (12.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48 students. The full-time enrollment at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is 48 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
40 enrolled students
Black or African American
6 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is 83.3% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 2.08% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.08% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 24 more women than men received degrees from Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is white (16 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is General Cosmetology (21 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology are Personal & Culinary Services (21 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology.

General Cosmetology

Most Common (2021)

21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology was General Cosmetology with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 0 degrees were awarded to men at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology, which is 0 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (24).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to women at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology in General Cosmetology. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is white (16 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
16 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
4 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is white female (16 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (4 degrees).