United States
US NAICS 61131b|Statistics

For-Profit Universities in the US - Number of Businesses (2020-2030)

There are xx businesses in the For-Profit Universities industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. The For-Profit Universities industry includes colleges and universities that offer academic courses at baccalaureate or graduate levels on a for-profit basis. A high school diploma or equivalent academic training is generally an admission requirement. Instruction may be provided in a variety of settings such as educational institutions, the workplace, the home, training facilities and through correspondence, TV, the internet or other electronic or distance-learning means.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Employees

XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Businesses

XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%

Profit

$XX
2020-2025 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2020-2025 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the For-Profit Universities in the US in 2025?

There is 176 For-Profit Universities in the US businesses as of 2025, an decrease of -3.8% from 2024.

Has the number of For-Profit Universities in the US businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of For-Profit Universities in the US businesses has declined -2.6% per year on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.

What is forecast business growth of For-Profit Universities in the US over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the For-Profit Universities in the US to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the For-Profit Universities in the US?

The For-Profit Universities in the US has low market share concentration and the largest business is Apollo Education Group Inc..

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