Number of Other Technical and Trade Schools Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
6,785
other technical and trade schools businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The other technical and trade schools industry has grown 28% since 2000 (from 5,301 to 6,785 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 6,785 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+9.9%).
- •Employment: 114,376 workers in 2023 (43.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 59%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,785 | 8,362 | 114,376 | 12.6% | 10.1% | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 6,689 | 8,135 | 110,243 | 12.0% | 8.4% | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 6,384 | 7,832 | 99,662 | 10.3% | 10.6% | -7.6% |
| 2020 | 6,248 | 7,753 | 107,615 | 10.0% | 8.7% | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 6,172 | 7,624 | 104,051 | 9.6% | 8.3% | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 6,169 | 7,607 | 108,576 | 8.6% | 9.4% | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 6,141 | 7,645 | 109,280 | 9.5% | 10.8% | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 6,079 | 7,714 | 109,615 | 8.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 5,989 | 7,696 | 109,836 | 9.0% | 8.2% | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,009 | 7,650 | 111,883 | 8.5% | 8.3% | +0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.