CIP Code 09.0908 - Technical and Scientific Communication

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 09.0908

Code
09.0908
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Technical and Scientific Communication
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the communication of technical and scientific knowledge to a variety of audiences through print, video, and digital media; and that prepares individuals to function as technical writers and editors, documentation developers, web designers, and usability specialists. Includes instruction in scientific and technical writing and editing, graphic and information design, web design, audience analysis, document usability and field testing, publications management, and applications to specific technical fields.

Classification scope

Examples

Common catalog titles. Not a complete list of college major names.

  • Technical Communication
  • Scientific Communication

Classified elsewhere

NCES cross-references. This work belongs in another CIP code.

Where CIP 09.0908 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 09 Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 4-digit series Direct parent 09.09 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
6-digit program Current 09.0908 Technical and Scientific Communication

Related programs in 09.09

10 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 09.0908

What is CIP Code 09.0908?

CIP Code 09.0908 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Technical and Scientific Communication.

Is CIP Code 09.0908 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 09.0908 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 09.0908

  • 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.