CIP Code 26.0508 - Microbiology and Immunology

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 26.0508

Code
26.0508
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Microbiology and Immunology
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 focuses on the scientific study of the microorganisms that cause disease and the host immune response to them. Includes instruction in microbiology, microbial genetics, molecular virology, pathogenic bacteriology, disease mechanisms, immunology, immunogenetics, autoimmunity, and bioinformatics.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Medical Microbiology and Immunology

Classified elsewhere

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

Where CIP 26.0508 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences 4-digit series Direct parent 26.05 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
6-digit program Current 26.0508 Microbiology and Immunology

Related programs in 26.05

8 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 26.0508

What is CIP Code 26.0508?

CIP Code 26.0508 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Microbiology and Immunology.

Is CIP Code 26.0508 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 26.0508 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 26.0508

  • 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.