CIP Code 43.0406 - Forensic Science and Technology

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 43.0406

Code
43.0406
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Forensic Science and Technology
STEM
Yes, on the DHS STEM list used here
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting
CIP 2010
43.0106

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, entomology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology and autopsy procedures, DNA and blood pattern analysis, crime scene analysis, crime scene photography, fingerprint technology, document analysis, witness and suspect examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Crime Scene Investigation

Classified elsewhere

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

Where CIP 43.0406 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 43 Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 4-digit series Direct parent 43.04 Security Science and Technology
6-digit program Current 43.0406 Forensic Science and Technology

Related programs in 43.04

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 43.0406

What is CIP Code 43.0406?

CIP Code 43.0406 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Forensic Science and Technology.

Is CIP Code 43.0406 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 43.0406 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 43.0406

  • 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.