CIP Code 50.0411 - Game and Interactive Media Design

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 50.0411

Code
50.0411
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Game and Interactive Media Design
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the design, development, and programming of interactive media entertainment, including computer and video games, virtual environments, Internet applications, and other interactive media. Includes instruction in theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, story development, animation, simulation, and programming.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Game Design
  • Game Development

Classified elsewhere

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

Where CIP 50.0411 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 50 Visual and Performing Arts 4-digit series Direct parent 50.04 Design and Applied Arts
6-digit program Current 50.0411 Game and Interactive Media Design

Related programs in 50.04

9 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 50.0411

What is CIP Code 50.0411?

CIP Code 50.0411 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Game and Interactive Media Design.

Is CIP Code 50.0411 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 50.0411 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 50.0411

  • 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.