The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) size standards described in this section apply to all SBA programs unless otherwise specified in this Part. The size standards themselves are expressed either in number of employees or annual receipts in millions of dollars, unless otherwise specified. The number of employees or annual receipts indicates the maximum allowed for a concern and its affiliates to be considered small.
| Small Business Size Standards by NAICS Industry | |||
| NAICS code | NAICS U.S. Industry Title | Size Standards in millions of dollars | Size Standards in number of employees |
| 611 | Educational Services: | ||
| 611110 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $7.0 | |
| 611210 | Junior Colleges | $7.0 | |
| 611310 | Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools | $7.0 | |
| 611410 | Business and Secretarial Schools | $7.0 | |
| 611420 | Computer Training | $7.0 | |
| 611430 | Professional and Management Development Training | $7.0 | |
| 611511 | Cosmetology and Barber Schools | $7.0 | |
| 611512 | Flight Training | $25.5 | |
| 611513 | Apprenticeship Training | $7.0 | |
| 611519 | Other Technical and Trade Schools | $7.0 | |
| Except, | Job Corps Centers* | $35.5 | |
| 611610 | Fine Arts Schools | $7.0 | |
| 611620 | Sports and Recreation Instruction | $7.0 | |
| 611630 | Language Schools | $7.0 | |
| 611691 | Exam Preparation and Tutoring | $7.0 | |
| 611692 | Automobile Driving Schools | $7.0 | |
| 611699 | All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction | $7.0 | |
| 611710 | Educational Support Services | $7.0 | |
* For classifying a Federal procurement, the purpose of the solicitation must be for the management and operation of a U.S. Department of Labor Job Corps Center. The activities involved include admissions activities, life skills training, educational activities, comprehensive career preparation activities, career development activities, career transition activities, as well as the management and support functions and services needed to operate and maintain the facility. For SBA assistance as a small business concern, other than for Federal Government procurements, a concern must be primarily engaged in providing the services to operate and maintain Federal Job Corps Centers.
Read more about Small Business Size Regulations for Other Industries.
Source: Code of Federal Regulations, Title 13, Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
