CIP Code 40.0508 - Chemical Physics

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 40.0508

Code
40.0508
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Chemical Physics
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 structural phenomena combining the disciplines of physical chemistry and atomic/molecular physics. Includes instruction in heterogeneous structures, alignment and surface phenomena, quantum theory, mathematical physics, statistical and classical mechanics, chemical kinetics, and laser physics.

Where CIP 40.0508 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 40 Physical Sciences 4-digit series Direct parent 40.05 Chemistry
6-digit program Current 40.0508 Chemical Physics

Related programs in 40.05

11 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 40.0508

What is CIP Code 40.0508?

CIP Code 40.0508 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Chemical Physics.

Is CIP Code 40.0508 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 40.0508 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 40.0508

  • 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.