Instructional programs that focus on the various natural resources and conservation fields and prepare individuals for related occupations.

Natural Resources And Conservation

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 03.0101 - 03.0199.

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Instructional programs that prepare individuals for professional practice in the various architecture-related fields and focus on the study of related aesthetic and socioeconomic aspects of the built environment.

Architecture And Related Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 04.0200 - 04.0299.

Architecture

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 04.0801 - 04.0899.

Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 04.0901 - 04.0999.

Architectural Sciences and Technology

Instructional programs that focus on the defined areas, regions, and countries of the world; defined minority groups within and across societies; and issues relevant to collective gender and group experience.

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 05.0101 - 05.0199.

Area Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 05.0200 - 05.0299.

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

Instructional programs that focus on the computer and information sciences and prepare individuals for various occupations in information technology and computer operations fields.

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 11.0101 - 11.0199.

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Instructional programs that focus on the theory and practice of learning and teaching, and related research, administrative and support services.

Education

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 13.1201 - 13.1299.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 13.1301 - 13.1399.

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and     scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

Engineering

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 14.0201 - 14.0299.

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 14.0701 - 14.0799.

Chemical Engineering

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 14.0801 - 14.0899.

Civil Engineering

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 14.1001 - 14.1099.

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Engineering Physics

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Operations Research

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects or to prepare for engineering-related fields.

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 15.1501 - 15.1599.

Engineering-Related Fields

Nanotechnology

Instructional programs that focus on foreign languages and literatures, the humanistic and scientific study of linguistics, and the provision of professional interpretation and translation services.

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 16.0101 - 16.0199.

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 16.0500 - 16.0599.

Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 16.0900 - 16.0999.

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 16.1200 - 16.1299.

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Instructional programs that focus on the structure and use of the English language and dialects, speech, writing, and various aspects of the literatures and cultures of the English-speaking peoples.

English Language And Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature, General

General instructional programs and independent or individualized studies in the liberal arts subjects, the humanities disciplines and the general curriculum.

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 24.0101 - 24.0199.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Instructional programs that focus on the biological sciences and the non-clinical biomedical sciences, and that prepare individuals for research and professional careers as biologists and biomedical scientists.

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 26.0101 - 26.0102.

Biology, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 26.0202 - 26.0299.

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 26.0901 - 26.0999.

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 26.1301 - 26.1399.

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 26.1501 - 26.1599.

Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Instructional programs that focus on the systematic study of logical symbolic language and its applications.

Mathematics And Statistics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 27.0101 - 27.0199.

Mathematics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 27.0301 - 27.0399.

Applied Mathematics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 27.0501 - 27.0599.

Statistics

Applied Statistics

Instructional programs that derive from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Biological and Physical Sciences

Systems Science and Theory

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 30.2201 - 30.2299.

Classical and Ancient Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 30.2501 - 30.2599.

Cognitive Science

Human Computer Interaction

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 30.7001 - 30.7099.

Data Science

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 30.7101 - 30.7199.

Data Analytics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Instructional programs that focus on the principles and practices of managing parks and other recreational and fitness facilities; providing recreational, leisure and fitness services; and the study of human kinesiology and fitness.

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 31.0501 - 31.0599.

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Instructional programs that focus on logical inquiry, philosophical analysis, and the academic study of organized systems of belief and religious practices.

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 38.0101 - 38.0199.

Philosophy

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 38.0201 - 38.0299.

Religion/Religious Studies

Instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of inanimate objects, processes of matter and energy, and associated phenomena.

Physical Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0201 - 40.0299.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0501 - 40.0599.

Chemistry

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0601 - 40.0699.

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 40.0801 - 40.0899.

Physics

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply scientific principles and technical skills in support of scientific research and development.

Science Technologies/Technicians

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 41.0301 - 41.0399.

Physical Science Technologies/Technicians

Instructional programs that focus on the scientific study of the behavior of individuals, independently or collectively, and the physical and environmental bases of mental, emotional, and neurological activity.

Psychology

Psychology, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 42.2801 - 42.2899. These CIP codes are not valid for IPEDS reporting.

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to analyze, manage, and deliver public programs and services.

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 44.0501 - 44.0599.

Public Policy Analysis

Instructional programs that focus on the systematic study of social systems, social institutions, and social behavior.

Social Sciences

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.0101 - 45.0199.

Social Sciences, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.0201 - 45.0299.

Anthropology

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.0601 - 45.0699.

Economics

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.0901 - 45.0999.

International Relations and National Security Studies

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.1001 - 45.1099.

Political Science and Government

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 45.1101 - 45.1199.

Sociology

Instructional programs that focus on the creation and interpretation of works and performances that use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual phenomena to express ideas and emotions in various forms, subject to aesthetic criteria.

Visual And Performing Arts

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.0101 - 50.0102.

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.0701 - 50.0799.

Fine and Studio Arts

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 50.0901 - 50.0999.

Music

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to practice as licensed professionals and assistants in the health care professions and related clinical sciences and administrative and support services.

Health Professions And Related Programs

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 51.0000 - 51.0001.

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Instructional programs that prepare individuals to perform managerial, technical support, and applied research functions related to the operation of commercial and non-profit enterprises and the buying and selling of goods and services.

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Business/Commerce, General

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 52.0201 - 52.0299.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 52.0301 - 52.0399.

Accounting and Related Services

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 52.1301 - 52.1399.

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Instructional programs that focus on the study and interpretation of past events, institutions, issues, and cultures.

History

Instructional content for this group of programs is defined in codes 54.0101 - 54.0199.

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