CIP Code 15.0304 - Laser and Optical Technology/Technician

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 15.0304

Code
15.0304
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
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 basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using lasers and other optical for commercial or research purposes. Includes instruction in laser and optical principles, testing and maintenance procedures, safety precautions, specific applications to various tasks, and report preparation.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Photonics Engineering Technology

Where CIP 15.0304 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 15 Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians 4-digit series Direct parent 15.03 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
6-digit program Current 15.0304 Laser and Optical Technology/Technician

Related programs in 15.03

5 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 15.0304

What is CIP Code 15.0304?

CIP Code 15.0304 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Laser and Optical Technology/Technician.

Is CIP Code 15.0304 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 15.0304 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 15.0304

  • 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.