The tutoring industry is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9% globally. Online tutoring is growing even faster at 14.5% CAGR, reflecting the shift to digital learning platforms.

Over 21% of students in the US receive some form of private tutoring. However, less than 2% receive high-quality, evidence-based tutoring according to education research.

Asia Pacific holds the largest share of the global tutoring market at 38%, driven by strong demand in countries like China, South Korea, Japan, and India where academic competition is particularly intense.

Yes, online tutoring is growing at approximately 14.5% CAGR compared to the overall market growth of about 9%. However, offline tutoring still holds the majority market share at approximately 76.5% due to preferences for in-person interaction.

K-12 tutoring is the largest segment, accounting for 48.7% of the market. Within K-12, high school students (grades 9-12) represent the largest revenue share at 62.2%, driven by college entrance exam preparation.

Research shows tutored students have a 13% higher rate of passing their classes and an 8% higher rate of staying in school compared to non-tutored students.

Approximately 182,700 tutors were working in the US as of 2022. Of these, 66% are women and 66.5% are aged 16-29, indicating a young and predominantly female workforce.

Operating costs for a tutoring center typically range from $500 to $5,000 monthly during early stages, depending on factors like location, staff size, and whether the operation is home-based or has a physical location.

According to industry data, tutoring management software can reduce administrative workload by at least 60%, allowing tutoring business owners to focus more on growth and student outcomes rather than scheduling and billing tasks.

Test preparation services are the fastest-growing segment at 12.5% CAGR, driven by increasing emphasis on standardized testing for college admissions (SAT, ACT), graduate school entrance (GRE, GMAT), and professional certifications.

The number of private tutoring centers in the US tripled between 1997 and 2022, with these centers often concentrated in higher-income areas, reflecting growing demand for supplementary education.