NAICS 923110 Quarterly Industry Report
Administration of Education Programs
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NAICS Code: 923110Sector: Public Administration (92)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Administration of Education Programs (NAICS 923110) draws on data from the U.S. Department of Education[2], Census Bureau[3], and the SBA[5]. Fair Market Value analysts examine education funding flows, administrative staffing patterns, and policy changes specific to NAICS 923110. Additional data is drawn from Bureau of Labor Statistics[6].. Quarterly updates reflect shifts in federal education grants, state accountability systems, and district governance structures.
Industry Definition & Overview
Administration of Education Programs (NAICS 923110) encompasses government establishments primarily engaged in the centralized administration, oversight, and support of public education programs. This classification covers the U.S. Department of Education, state departments of education, and local school district administrative offices that manage policy, funding, and compliance rather than directly operating schools. Establishments that both administer and operate schools are excluded; they belong under educational services NAICS codes.
The U.S. Department of Education[2] administers federal education policy and distributes over $70 billion annually in grants and student aid. State education agencies set curriculum standards, administer standardized testing programs, certify teachers, and distribute state funding to local districts. Local school boards and district administrative offices oversee approximately 13,000 public school districts across the country, managing budgets, hiring superintendents, and ensuring compliance with federal and state mandates.
Education administration employment spans policy analysts, grant managers, compliance officers, curriculum specialists, and administrative staff. The Census Bureau's ASPEP survey[3] tracks education as the largest functional category of state and local government employment, though most workers are teachers rather than administrators. Industry Bureau of Labor Statistics[4] provides occupational detail on education administrators, showing concentration in state capitals and major metropolitan school districts where central office functions are most extensive.
What's Included in This Industry
- U.S. Department of Education program offices
- State departments and boards of education
- Local school district administrative offices
- School board offices and superintendent offices
- State teacher certification and licensing agencies
- Education grant administration and compliance offices
- Standardized testing administration agencies
- Special education administration offices
- State higher education coordinating boards
- Federal student aid administration offices
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public Administration | 92 |
| Subsector | Administration of Human Resource Programs | 923 |
| Industry Group | Administration of Human Resource Programs | 9231 |
| NAICS Industry | Administration of Education Programs | 92311 |
| National Industry | Administration of Education Programs | 923110 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 923120 | Administration of Public Health Programs | Public health program administration offices that share organizational parallels with education agencies in distributing federal and state funds to local entities |
| 923130 | Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) | Human resource program administration offices that coordinate workforce development and social service programs complementing education at all government levels |
| 921120 | Legislative Bodies | Legislative bodies that pass education funding bills, set policy mandates, and authorize testing and accountability requirements for public schools |
| 921130 | Public Finance Activities | Public finance offices that manage tax revenue collection and budget allocations earmarked for public education funding formulas |
| 923140 | Administration of Veterans' Affairs | Veterans affairs administration offices that coordinate education benefits such as the GI Bill with federal and state education program administrators |
| 921110 | Executive Offices | Executive offices that appoint education secretaries, set policy priorities, and propose education budgets at federal and state levels |
SBA Lending Summary
40
Total SBA Loans
$3.3M
Total Loan Volume
$82K
Average Loan Size
10 yrs
Average Loan Term
11.30%
Average Interest Rate
320
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[1]
Key Insight: The U.S. Small Business Administration[5] does not establish size standards for NAICS 923110 because education administration offices are government entities. Private firms providing curriculum development, testing services, or education consulting to government agencies are classified under their own NAICS codes. Those businesses may qualify for SBA financing through the 7(a) loan program[7] and 504 loan program[8] under their respective size standards.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Associated Bank, National Association | 16 | $1.6M | $100K |
| 2 | Hanover Community Bank | 8 | $928K | $116K |
| 3 | Northeast Bank | 8 | $600K | $75K |
| 4 | Readycap Lending, LLC | 8 | $160K | $20K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of government offices are classified under NAICS 923110?
NAICS 923110 covers government agencies that administer education programs rather than operate schools directly. This includes the U.S. Department of Education, state education agencies, local school district offices, and education grant administration offices. The Census Bureau[9] draws a clear line between administration and school operations.
How is education administration structured across government levels?
Federal education administration centers on the U.S. Department of Education. Each state has its own education department or board setting curriculum and accountability standards. Roughly 13,000 local school districts manage day-to-day administrative functions through superintendent offices and school boards.
Does the SBA set a size standard for NAICS 923110?
No. The SBA[10] does not assign size standards to Sector 92 codes because they represent government entities. Private education service providers use their own NAICS codes for SBA eligibility.
What NAICS codes are closely related to 923110?
Related codes include 923120 (Public Health Programs), 923130 (Human Resource Programs), 923140 (Veterans Affairs), and 921120 (Legislative Bodies). The Census Bureau[11] groups education administration within the human resource programs subsector.
What private-sector industries commonly serve education administration agencies?
Management consultants (NAICS 541611), IT systems firms (NAICS 541512), education research organizations (NAICS 541720), and educational support services (NAICS 611710) are frequent contractors. Textbook publishers, assessment companies, and professional development providers also serve this market.
What activities are included under NAICS 923110?
Activities include distributing education grants, setting curriculum standards, administering teacher certification, managing student data systems, overseeing school accountability, and coordinating federal education programs. The U.S. Department of Education[2] distributes over $70 billion annually through these administrative channels.
Can businesses serving education agencies qualify for SBA loans?
Where are education administration offices concentrated?
Federal offices are based in Washington, D.C. Each state capital houses a state education agency. School district administrative offices are distributed across every community with a public school system, with the largest central offices in major urban districts like New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [2]U.S. Department of Education ed.gov
- [3]Census Bureau's ASPEP survey census.gov
- [4]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [5]SBA sba.gov
- [6]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [7]7(a) loan program sba.gov
- [8]504 loan program sba.gov
- [9]Census Bureau census.gov
- [10]SBA sba.gov
- [11]Census Bureau census.gov
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