What do Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology graduates earn?

Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology graduates report median earnings of $16,730 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Mooresville, NC · Private for-profit · Less than 2-year

Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution in Mooresville, North Carolina (small city). It awarded 39 certificates in 2024, most often in cosmetology; nail technician manicurist; and cosmetology, barber nail instructor.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$16,730

Median earnings 4 years after

$26,591

Median earnings 10 years after

$22,786

Average net price

$17,000

Completion rate

52%

Completions (2024)

Years to pay back

2.6 years

Students (undergrad)

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	$16,486	$27,544	29

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	39
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	0
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	Certificate 1-2 yrs	0

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Sources: federal figures for Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.

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