CIP Code 14.4501 - Biological/Biosystems 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 14.4501

Code
14.4501
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Biological/Biosystems 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 management of biological systems; and includes applications to biology, biochemistry, ecology, and microbiology. Includes instruction in organic chemistry; microbiology; biochemistry; chemical, biological, biochemical, and process engineering; thermodynamics; process control; kinetics and reactor design; electric circuits; biosystem modeling; and bioelectronics and instrumentation.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Biological Engineering
  • Biosystems Engineering
  • Biological Systems Engineering
  • Biomass Engineering
  • Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Where CIP 14.4501 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 14 Engineering 4-digit series Direct parent 14.45 Biological/Biosystems Engineering
6-digit program Current 14.4501 Biological/Biosystems Engineering

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 14.4501

What is CIP Code 14.4501?

CIP Code 14.4501 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Biological/Biosystems Engineering.

Is CIP Code 14.4501 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 14.4501 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 14.4501

  • 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.