Analysis
NAICS 611 is the 2022 subsector for educational services, part of 61 (Educational Services). Census lists 253 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 118,004 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 3,926,820 people at an average annual payroll of $50,335 per employee (18th percentile of national industries). 48% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 10% and employment rose 5%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
Across its national industries Census lists 253 index entries; typical ones are academies, elementary or secondary, academies, junior college, academies, college or university and business colleges or schools not offering academic degrees.
It splits into 7 more detailed codes. The largest by establishments is 6116 (Other Schools and Instruction) with 59,138.
Its more detailed codes are 6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools (23,201 establishments), 6112 Junior Colleges (693 establishments), 6113 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (3,989 establishments), 6114 Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (9,794 establishments), 6115 Technical and Trade Schools (8,962 establishments) and 6116 Other Schools and Instruction (59,138 establishments) and 1 more.
Official definition
Industries in the Educational Services subsector provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. The instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers.
The subsector is structured according to level and type of educational services. Elementary and secondary schools, junior colleges, and colleges, universities, and professional schools correspond to a recognized series of formal levels of education designated by diplomas, associate degrees (including equivalent certificates), and degrees. The remaining industry groups are based more on the type of instruction or training offered, and the levels are not always as formally defined. The establishments are often highly specialized, many offering instruction in a very limited subject matter, for example ski lessons or one specific computer software application. Within the subsector, the level and types of training that are required of the instructors and teachers vary depending on the industry.
Establishments that manage schools and other educational establishments on a contractual basis are classified in this subsector if they both manage the operation and provide the operating staff. Such establishments are classified in the Educational Services subsector based on the type of facility managed and operated.
Excluded from this subsector are establishments primarily engaged in publishing educational software or other educational materials without providing instruction. These establishments are classified in Subsector 513, Publishing Industries. Establishments that manage schools and other educational establishments on a contract or fee basis without providing the operating staff are classified in Subsector 561, Administrative and Support Services. Establishments primarily engaged in providing vocational rehabilitation services and establishments primarily engaged in providing child care services are classified in Subsector 624, Social Assistance.
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Index entries (253)
- Academies, elementary or secondary
- Academies, junior college
- Academies, college or university
- Business colleges or schools not offering academic degrees
- Computer operator training
- Continuing education online learning marketplace services (through a website or mobile application)
- Barber colleges
- Aviation schools
- Apprenticeship training programs
- Acupuncture training
- Art (except commercial or graphic) instruction
- Academies, riding instruction
- Foreign language schools
- Academic tutoring services
- Automobile driving schools
- Bible schools (except degree granting)
- Career and vocational counseling services (except rehabilitative)