Number of Educational Support Services Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
9,042
educational support services businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The educational support services industry has grown 176.8% since 2000 (from 3,267 to 9,042 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 9,042 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+25.0%).
- •Employment: 145,365 workers in 2023 (272.2% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 55%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,042 | 10,085 | 145,365 | 17.4% | 11.4% | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 8,498 | 9,513 | 126,773 | 19.0% | 12.2% | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 7,767 | 8,759 | 108,656 | 19.4% | 14.3% | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 7,633 | 8,527 | 116,391 | 17.5% | 12.3% | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 7,232 | 8,048 | 105,656 | 18.1% | 13.3% | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 6,919 | 7,723 | 105,972 | 16.7% | 11.4% | +8.1% |
| 2017 | 6,535 | 7,252 | 98,089 | 17.4% | 14.1% | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,352 | 7,222 | 105,783 | 17.3% | 12.0% | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,872 | 6,815 | 107,618 | 16.5% | 10.7% | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,523 | 6,359 | 104,759 | 16.1% | 12.7% | +14.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.