CIP Code 03.0502 - Forest Sciences and Biology

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 03.0502

Code
03.0502
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Forest Sciences and Biology
4-digit series
03.05 Forestry
STEM
Yes, on the DHS STEM list used here
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the application of one or more forest-related sciences to the study of environmental factors affecting forests and the growth and management of forest resources. Includes instruction in forest biology, forest hydrology, forest mensuration, silviculture, forest soils, water resources, environmental science, forest resources management, and wood science.

Where CIP 03.0502 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 03 Natural Resources and Conservation 4-digit series Direct parent 03.05 Forestry
6-digit program Current 03.0502 Forest Sciences and Biology

Related programs in 03.05

7 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

CIP classifies programs. Occupations are linked through the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Industries are NAICS sectors from the BLS occupation-by-industry table for those occupations. This is not a placement rate, and it is not a direct CIP to NAICS or CIP to SIC crosswalk.

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Using CIP 03.0502

What is CIP Code 03.0502?

CIP Code 03.0502 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Forest Sciences and Biology.

Is CIP Code 03.0502 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 03.0502 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 03.0502

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.