CIP Code 26.0806 - Human/Medical Genetics

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 26.0806

Code
26.0806
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Human/Medical Genetics
4-digit series
26.08 Genetics
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 human genetics from the standpoint of medical applications such as clinical diagnosis, genetic engineering and therapy, transplantation, and the study of genetic diseases and disabilities and their defense. Includes instruction in human molecular genetics; genetic factors causing disease; changes in gene expression during development, differentiation, and pathogenesis; recombinant DNA; gene therapy; clinical genetics; genetic epidemiology; immunogenetics; cytogenetics; and genetics of specific disorders and diseases.

Classification scope

Classified elsewhere

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

Where CIP 26.0806 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 26 Biological and Biomedical Sciences 4-digit series Direct parent 26.08 Genetics
6-digit program Current 26.0806 Human/Medical Genetics

Related programs in 26.08

7 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

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Using CIP 26.0806

What is CIP Code 26.0806?

CIP Code 26.0806 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Human/Medical Genetics.

Is CIP Code 26.0806 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 26.0806 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 26.0806

  • 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.