CIP Code 15.1306 - Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

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 15.1306

Code
15.1306
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
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 technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings and electronic simulations in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related professionals. Includes instruction in manufacturing materials and processes, mechanical drafting, electrode-mechanical drafting, basic metallurgy, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, blueprint reading, and technical communication.

Where CIP 15.1306 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 15 Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians 4-digit series Direct parent 15.13 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
6-digit program Current 15.1306 Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

Related programs in 15.13

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 15.1306

What is CIP Code 15.1306?

CIP Code 15.1306 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD.

Is CIP Code 15.1306 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 15.1306 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 15.1306

  • 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.