611710 — Educational Support Services
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
Exclusions & Cross-References
- 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;
- Conducting research and analyses in cognitive development--are classified in Industry 541720, Research
- and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities; and
- Publishing educational materials, including educational tests and assessments, and known as publishers--
- are classified in Subsector 513, Publishing Industries.
- 519
- Sector 62--Health Care and Social AssistanceT
- The Sector as a Whole
- The Health Care and Social Assistance sector comprises establishments providing health care and social assistance
- for individuals. The sector includes both health care and social assistance because it is sometimes difficult to
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 611710 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Educational Support Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $24,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 12,227 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 611000 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 61 → 611 → 6117 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC (via SIC1987:8299→NAICS1997:61171→2002:611710→2007:611710→2012:611710→2017:611710→2022:611710)
- SIC 8748 - Business Consulting Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8748→NAICS1997:61171→2002:611710→2007:611710→2012:611710→2017:611710→2022:611710)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC U009 — Education Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 611710:
- Sector 61 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Educational Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 6117
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 611710 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 611710 is 'Educational Support Services', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 61 (Educational Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $24,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 611710?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 611710 is $24,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 611710?
NAICS code 611710 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC, 8748 - Business Consulting Services, NEC.