CIP Code 14.1003 - Laser and Optical Engineering

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 14.1003

Code
14.1003
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Laser and Optical Engineering
2-digit series
14 Engineering
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 prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of optical systems, lasers and related electronic devices. Includes instruction in wave theory and mechanics, electromagnetic applications, linear and non-linear optics, photon detecting, laser beam properties, directed energy, harmonic generation, optical systems, shielding and the design and implementation of related systems and equipment.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Electro
  • Optic Engineering
  • Optical Engineering

Classified elsewhere

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

Where CIP 14.1003 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 14 Engineering 4-digit series Direct parent 14.10 Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
6-digit program Current 14.1003 Laser and Optical Engineering

Related programs in 14.10

3 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 14.1003

What is CIP Code 14.1003?

CIP Code 14.1003 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Laser and Optical Engineering.

Is CIP Code 14.1003 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 14.1003 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 14.1003

  • 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.