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SIC Code 8732 – Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research

Official 4-digit SIC code Source: OSHA SIC Manual Updated Nov 6, 2026

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Usually classified in SIC 8732

  • Business economists, commercial
  • Business research commercial
  • Market research commercial

Usually classified elsewhere

  • Noncommercial economic, sociological, and educational research establishments funded from endowments, grants, or contributions are classified in industry 8733.

Official definition for SIC 8732 - Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research

Establishments primarily engaged in performing commercial business, marketing, opinion, and other economic, sociological, and educational research on a contract or fee basis.

Source: OSHA SIC Manual

Companies in SIC 8732 - Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research

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6,171 Websites
2,518 Email contacts

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Interviewing Service America Van Nuys, CA
NPD Group Inc Port Washington, NY
National Research Corp Lincoln, NE
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Key facts for SIC 8732 - Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research

SIC code
8732
Official title
Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research
Scope
OSHA SIC Manual, establishment-level
Official source
OSHA SIC Manual
Where SIC is used
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SIC Classification Hierarchy

Four official SIC levels, plus a more detailed commercial classification level.

  1. Industry · Official 4-Digit 8732 Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research

One example classification path is shown. Other branches may exist. The 6-digit Marketing Level is a commercial extension, not an official SIC classification.

Other codes in Industry Group 873: 8731 · Commercial Physical and Biological Research 8733 · Noncommercial Research Organizations 8734 · Testing Laboratories

More specific segments in SIC 8732

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6,171 U.S. companies across 17 segments · Segment codes are 6-digit marketing categories that extend the official 4-digit SIC code. They are not official SIC codes.

Marketing Level classifications within SIC 8732
Code Segment Companies Build your list
8732-01 Educational Research 220 220 companies
8732-02 Economic Research & Analysis 300 300 companies
8732-03 Product Development & Marketing 242 242 companies
8732-04 Market Research & Analysis 1,309 1,309 companies
8732-05 Public Opinion Analysts 9 9 companies
8732-06 Research Service 3,997 3,997 companies
8732-07 Social Research Consultants 17 17 companies
8732-08 Ideas-Developed Marketed & Etc 17 17 companies
8732-09 Toy Consultants 2 2 companies
8732-10 Flag Information 1 1 company
8732-11 Researchers-Independent 25 25 companies
8732-13 Bill Reviewing Service 4 4 companies
8732-14 Travel Research 7 7 companies
8732-15 Cable Research & Development 1 1 company
8732-16 Public Records Research 17 17 companies
8732-17 Laboratories-Psychological 1 1 company
8732-98 Commercial Economic Educational Research 2 2 companies

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NAICS and ISIC crosswalk for SIC 8732 - Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research

Correspondences in NAICS and ISIC for SIC 8732 - Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research. These mappings do not replace the official SIC definition.

NAICS and ISIC crosswalk for SIC 8732 - Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research
System Code Title
SIC This page 8732 Commercial Economic, Sociological, and Educational Research
NAICS 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
NAICS 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
ISIC Rev. 4 7220 Research And Experimental Development On Social Sciences And Humanities Research And Experimental Development On Social Sciences And Humanities
ISIC Rev. 4 7320 Market Research And Public Opinion Polling Market Research And Public Opinion Polling

Sources for SIC 8732

  • Official classification source U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
    Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987), SIC 8732. OSHA SIC Manual →
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