CIP Code 23.1301 - Writing, General

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 23.1301

Code
23.1301
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Writing, General
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on writing for applied and liberal arts purposes. Includes instruction in writing and document design in multiple genres, modes, and media; writing technologies; research, evaluation, and use of information; editing and publishing; theories and processes of composing; rhetorical theories, traditions, and analysis; communication across audiences, contexts, and cultures; and practical applications for professional, technical, organizational, academic, and public settings.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • English Composition
  • Writing

Where CIP 23.1301 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 23 English Language and Literature/Letters 4-digit series Direct parent 23.13 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
6-digit program Current 23.1301 Writing, General

Related programs in 23.13

4 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 23.1301

What is CIP Code 23.1301?

CIP Code 23.1301 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Writing, General.

Is CIP Code 23.1301 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 23.1301 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 23.1301

  • 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.