CIP Code 43.0203 - Fire Science/Fire-fighting

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 43.0203

Code
43.0203
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
4-digit series
43.02 Fire Protection
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program focusing on the theory and practice of fires and fire-fighting. Includes instruction in fire chemistry and physics, combustible materials, computer science, building construction, fire codes and related laws, fire hydraulics, fire command, fire prevention/inspection, fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, fire/arson investigation, occupational safety, equipment operation, emergency medicine and communications.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Firefighter Training

Where CIP 43.0203 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 43 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 4-digit series Direct parent 43.02 Fire Protection
6-digit program Current 43.0203 Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Related programs in 43.02

6 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 43.0203

What is CIP Code 43.0203?

CIP Code 43.0203 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Fire Science/Fire-fighting.

Is CIP Code 43.0203 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 43.0203 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 43.0203

  • 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.