Colleges & Universities
Industry Description
The US colleges and universities industry includes about 4,400 degree-granting institutions with combined annual revenue of about $360 billion. About 80 percent of industry revenue is generated by state-operated public schools, 20 percent by private schools. Some 1,600 schools are public, and 2,800 are private. Close to 75 percent of students are enrolled in public schools. A majority of students (including graduate students) are enrolled in four-year schools; about 40 percent are in two-year (junior or community) colleges, which are covered in the Community Colleges industry profile.
SIC: 8221, 8222
NAICS: 611210, 611310
NAICS: 611210, 611310
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Education & Training Services, Health Care Sector, Book Publishers, Biotechnology Product Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research Services, Bus Transportation Services, Bookstores, Community Colleges, Private Schools K-12, Public Schools K-12To get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | 24,424.94M | Toronto, ON |
| University of California | 21,763.00M | Oakland, CA |
| The University of Texas System | 9,241.70M | Austin, TX |
| State University of New York | 8,899.48M | Albany, NY |
| Bei Hang University | 6,835.00M | Beijing, Beijing |
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More Computer Technology - Heavy technology investment is necessary at most schools, as...
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The bank prime loan rate, an indicator of colleges' and universities' cost to finance construction, renovation, and other capital projects, remains at 3.25 percent as of the week of January 13, 2012, unchanged from the same week in 2011.
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Student Debt Continues to Rise - Surging tuition and fees have resulted in more than $20,000 in debt for the average college graduate, according to a College Board report. In June...
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