NAICS 61 — Educational Services
Establishments that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. The Educational Services sector encompasses 17 six-digit NAICS codes used in federal procurement, representing $5,048,080,604 in total federal contract spending. Each code within this sector has its own SBA small business size standard, which determines whether a business qualifies as "small" for set-aside and sole-source contract opportunities in that specific industry.
Understanding Sector 61
NAICS sector 61 is one of 20 industry sectors defined by the North American Industry Classification System. The federal government uses these codes to classify contract requirements, determine small business eligibility, and track procurement spending across industries. When a federal agency issues a solicitation, they assign a NAICS code that best describes the principal purpose of the acquisition — this determines the applicable size standard for small business participation.
The codes below are sorted by total federal spending, with the highest-spend industries at the top. Click any code to view detailed spending data, top contractors, and guidance on competing for contracts in that industry.
Six-Digit Codes in Sector 61
| Code | Industry | Federal Spend |
|---|---|---|
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | $1.2B |
| 611430 | Professional and Management Development Training | $1.0B |
| 611512 | Flight Training | $986.2M |
| 611310 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $834.3M |
| 611710 | Educational Support Services | $404.1M |
| 611699 | All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | $253.4M |
| 611420 | Computer Training | $205.1M |
| 611630 | Language Schools | $96.3M |
| 611110 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $39.6M |
| 611513 | Apprenticeship Training | $23.5M |
| 611620 | Sports and Recreation Instruction | $6.2M |
| 611692 | Automobile Driving Schools | $5.0M |
| 611210 | Junior Colleges | $4.0M |
| 611691 | Exam Preparation and Tutoring | $2.5M |
| 611410 | Business and Secretarial Schools | $1.5M |
| 611511 | Cosmetology and Barber Schools | $267K |
| 611610 | Fine Arts Schools | $185K |
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What is NAICS sector 61?
NAICS sector 61 covers Educational Services. Establishments that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. It contains 17 six-digit industry codes used in federal procurement.
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How much does the federal government spend in sector 61?
Total federal contract spending across all codes in the Educational Services sector is approximately $5,048,080,604. Individual codes within the sector range from the most active at $1.2B to smaller niche markets.
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How do NAICS sectors relate to size standards?
Each six-digit NAICS code has its own SBA size standard — sectors don't have a single standard. Size standards are expressed either as maximum average annual receipts (e.g., $41.5 million) or maximum number of employees (e.g., 500 employees). Click into any six-digit code to see its specific size standard.
Data sourced from USASpending.gov and Census Bureau . Federal contracting data is public domain.