NAICS Code 541720 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 54172 (Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities).
| Code | 541720 |
|---|---|
| Title | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $28 million in average annual receipts |
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.
Is a business under 541720 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 541720 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $28 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 541720 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 |
| National Industry | 541720 | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
8732 | Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research |
8733 | Noncommercial Research Organizations |
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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.