NAICS Code 54172 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 1 direct sub-code.
| Code | 54172 |
|---|---|
| Title | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Level | NAICS Industry (5-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting research and analyses in cognitive development, sociology, psychology, language, behavior, economic, and other social science and humanities research.
This national industry shares the official Census description of 541720.
Where 54172 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Subsector | 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services |
| Industry Group | 5417 | Scientific Research and Development Services |
| NAICS Industry | 54172 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
Codes under 54172
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
Related NAICS Industry codes
54171— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.