611710 — Educational Support Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-instructional services that support educational processes or systems (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 611710 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 611710 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Educational Support Services' under Sector 61 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 611710? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $24,000,000 for NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 611710? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 611710 (Educational Support Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 8299 - Schools and Educational Services NEC, 8748 - Business Consulting Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
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.
- NAICS 611710 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Educational Support Services).
- 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.