611 Educational Services
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.
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611 in other classification systems
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- dedured_assocbroadAssociate Degree (2-Year) Credentials
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- dedured_bachelorbroadBachelor's Degree (4-Year) Credentials
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- dedured_certbroadCertificate and Short Credentials
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- dedured_graduatebroadGraduate and Professional Degrees
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- dedured_nondegbroadNon-Degree and Continuing Education
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- dedudlv_competencybroadCompetency-Based and Self-Paced Formats
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- dedudlv_hybridbroadHybrid and Blended Learning
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- dedudlv_inpersonbroadIn-Person and Residential Delivery
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- dedudlv_intensivebroadIntensive and Accelerated Formats
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- dedudlv_onlinebroadOnline and Distance Education Delivery
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- detfund_charterbroadCharter and Alternative Governance Models
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- detfund_corporatebroadCorporate and Employer-Funded Training
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- detfund_forprofitbroadFor-Profit Education Providers
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- detfund_privnpbroadPrivate Non-Profit Education Institutions
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- detfund_publicbroadPublic and Government-Funded Education
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- detseg_adultbroadAdult and Non-Traditional Learners
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- detseg_internationalbroadInternational and ESL/EFL Learners
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- detseg_k12broadK-12 Student Population
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- detseg_professionalbroadProfessional and Executive Development
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- detseg_tradbroadTraditional College-Age Students (18-24)
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Subcategories of 611 Educational Services
- 6111Elementary and Secondary Schools
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and associated course work that comprise a basic preparatory education. A basic preparatory education ordinarily constitutes kindergarten through 12th grade. This industry includes school boards and school districts. Illustrative Examples: Elementary schools Parochial schools, elementary or secondary High schools Primary schools Charter schools Kindergartens Military academies, elementary or secondary Schools for the physically disabled, elementary or secondary Cross-References.
- 6112Junior Colleges
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic, or academic and technical, courses and granting associate degrees, certificates, or diplomas below the baccalaureate level. The requirement for admission to an associate or equivalent degree program is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods. Cross-References.
- 6113Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods. Illustrative Examples: Colleges (except junior colleges) Theological seminaries offering baccalaureate or graduate degrees Military academies, college-level Universities Professional schools (e.g., business administration, dental, law, medical) Cross-References.
- 6114Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) offering courses in office procedures and secretarial and stenographic skills and may offer courses in basic office skills, such as word processing; (2) conducting computer training (except computer repair); or (3) offering an array of short duration courses and seminars for management and professional development. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.
- 6115Technical and Trade Schools
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering vocational and technical training in a variety of technical subjects and trades. The training often leads to job-specific certification. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods. Illustrative Examples: Apprenticeship training programs Graphic arts schools Aviation and flight training schools Modeling schools Computer repair training Nursing schools (except academic) Cosmetology schools Real estate schools Electronic equipment repair training Truck driving schools Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- 6116Other Schools and Instruction
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering or providing instruction (except academic schools, colleges, and universities; business, computer, and management instruction; and technical and trade instruction). Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.
- 6117Educational Support Services
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--
Frequently asked questions
- What is NAICS 2022 611?
- NAICS 2022 611 is "Educational Services". 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.
- What does NAICS 2022 611 include?
- 611 Educational Services contains 7 direct subcategories: 6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools; 6112 Junior Colleges; 6113 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools; 6114 Business Schools and Computer and Management Training; 6115 Technical and Trade Schools; 6116 Other Schools and Instruction; and more.
- How does NAICS 2022 611 map to other classification systems?
- 611 Educational Services has equivalents in EdTech Platform Types (det_corp, det_higher, det_k12, +2 more); Education Credential and Award Types (dedured_assoc, dedured_bachelor, dedured_cert, +2 more); Education Delivery Format and Modality Types (dedudlv_competency, dedudlv_hybrid, dedudlv_inperson, +2 more); Education Funding and Governance Model Types (detfund_charter, detfund_corporate, detfund_forprofit, +2 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between NAICS 2022 and 13 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 611?
- 611 Educational Services sits under 611 Educational Services in the NAICS 2022 hierarchy.
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