Number of Computer Training Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
7,761
computer training businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The computer training industry has grown 41.5% since 2000 (from 5,484 to 7,761 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 7,761 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+16.3%).
- •Employment: 81,790 workers in 2023 (27.0% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 53%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,761 | 8,158 | 81,790 | 14.4% | 11.9% | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 7,598 | 7,990 | 81,701 | 16.6% | 12.5% | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 7,022 | 7,447 | 74,809 | 15.5% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 6,635 | 7,079 | 74,748 | 12.8% | 12.1% | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 6,676 | 7,086 | 72,137 | 12.6% | 12.7% | +9.7% |
| 2018 | 6,692 | 7,141 | 66,039 | 12.4% | 11.8% | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 6,636 | 7,137 | 64,017 | 11.8% | 11.2% | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 6,458 | 6,942 | 59,270 | 11.5% | 11.0% | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 6,465 | 6,886 | 59,161 | 11.5% | 11.8% | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 6,548 | 6,914 | 59,382 | 10.0% | 11.8% | +0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.