Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-instructional services that support educational processes or systems.
Illustrative Examples:
Educational consultants
Educational testing services
Educational guidance counseling services
Student exchange programs
Educational testing evaluation services
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 611710 - Educational Support Services are:
- Educational curriculum development services
- Testing services, educational
- Educational guidance counseling services
- Student exchange programs
- Study abroad programs
- Educational testing evaluation services
- Test development and evaluation services, educational
- Career and vocational counseling services (except rehabilitative)
- Educational testing services
- Educational consultants
- School bus attendant services
- Educational support services
- College selection services
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Testing & Educational Support in the US (61171)
Revenue 2025
$39bn
Growth 2025
2.22%
Key Trends
While many players have exited the market as a result of the pandemic, industry participation increased strongly for the majority of the period
Many of the nation's colleges and universities have experienced historically high numbers of high school graduates seeking enrollment
The number of consumers in the industry’s most important markets is expected to grow
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 611710 - Educational Support Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Conducting research and analyses in cognitive development--are classified in Industry 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing job training for the unemployed, underemployed, physically disabled, and persons who have a job market disadvantage because of lack of education or job skills--are classified in Industry 624310, Vocational Rehabilitation Services; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 611710 - Educational Support Services
NAICS Code 611710 - Educational Support Services sits in the 2-digit Educational Support Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 61
Sector Title: Educational Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools
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61111 Elementary and Secondary Schools
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6112 Junior Colleges
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61121 Junior Colleges
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6113 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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61131 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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6114 Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
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61141 Business and Secretarial Schools
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61142 Computer Training
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61143 Professional and Management Development Training
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6115 Technical and Trade Schools
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61151 Technical and Trade Schools
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6116 Other Schools and Instruction
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61161 Fine Arts Schools
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61162 Sports and Recreation Instruction
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61163 Language Schools
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61169 All Other Schools and Instruction
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6117 Educational Support Services
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61171 Educational Support Services
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