541720 — Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
Description
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.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Marketing research--are classified in Industry 541910, Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling;
- and
- Raising funds for disease awareness--are classified in U.S. Industry 813212, Voluntary Health
- Organizations.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 541720 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities |
| SBA Size Standard | $28,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 541700 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 54 → 541 → 5417 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 8732 - Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research (via SIC1987:8732→NAICS1997:54172→2002:541720→2007:541720→2012:541720→2017:541720→2022:541720)
- SIC 8733 - Noncommercial Research Organizations (via SIC1987:8733→NAICS1997:54172→2002:541720→2007:541720→2012:541720→2017:541720→2022:541720)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541720:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 5417
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 541720 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 541720 is 'Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 54 (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); the SBA small-business size standard is $28,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 541720?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 541720 is $28,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 541720?
NAICS code 541720 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 8732 - Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research, 8733 - Noncommercial Research Organizations.