SIC 8221 — Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Description & Classification
SIC code 8221 representing 'Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (via SIC1987:8221→NAICS1997:61131→2002:611310→2007:611310→2012:611310→2017:611310→2022:611310)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 8221 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 82: Educational Services |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 8221:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 82 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
Related Industries in Major Group 82
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 8221 represent?
SIC 8221 is 'Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 82: Educational Services (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 8221?
SIC code 8221 maps to modern NAICS codes: 611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools.