CIP Code 40.0506 - Physical Chemistry

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 40.0506

Code
40.0506
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Physical Chemistry
2-digit series
40 Physical Sciences
4-digit series
40.05 Chemistry
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 understanding and predicting the behavior of chemical systems ranging from nuclear particles to atoms, molecules, clusters, biological materials and macroscopic assemblies. Includes instruction in quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, reaction dynamics, group theory, collision theory, and polymer science.

Where CIP 40.0506 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 40 Physical Sciences 4-digit series Direct parent 40.05 Chemistry
6-digit program Current 40.0506 Physical Chemistry

Related programs in 40.05

11 official

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

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Using CIP 40.0506

What is CIP Code 40.0506?

CIP Code 40.0506 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Physical Chemistry.

Is CIP Code 40.0506 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 40.0506 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 40.0506

  • 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.