Colleges, Universities, & Professional Schools
Official definition
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.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain. Census publishes this definition under NAICS 611310, the only detailed industry in this group.
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)
Which code does this activity belong in?
Colleges, universities, and professional schools grant baccalaureate or graduate degrees to students with high school diplomas or equivalent preparation. The key distinction from junior colleges is the degree level awarded; junior colleges offer associate degrees and certificate programs below the baccalaureate level. Professional schools offering graduate degrees in fields such as law, medicine, and business administration are classified here, while shorter-duration management and professional development courses without degree requirements belong in Business Schools and Computer and Management Training.
Written for NAICS 611310, the only detailed industry in this group.