This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the professional interests of their members and the profession as a whole. These establishments may conduct research; develop statistics; sponsor quality and certification standards; lobby public officials; or publish newsletters, books, or periodicals for distribution to their members.
Illustrative Examples:
Bar associations
Learned societies
Dentists' associations
Peer review boards
Engineers' associations
Professional standards review boards
Health professionals' associations
Scientists' associations
| Average Jobs Employed | 7 | |
| Average Loan Given | $93,525 | |
| Number of Loans Given | 5854 | |
| Total Amount Loaned | $547,492,722 |