CIP Code 50.0605 - Photography

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 50.0605

Code
50.0605
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Photography
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, and digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Includes instruction in camera and equipment operation and maintenance, film and plate developing, light and composition, films and printing media, color and special effects, photographic art, photographic history, use of computer applications to record or enhance images and applications to the photography of various subjects.

Classification scope

Classified elsewhere

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

Where CIP 50.0605 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 50 Visual and Performing Arts 4-digit series Direct parent 50.06 Film/Video and Photographic Arts
6-digit program Current 50.0605 Photography

Related programs in 50.06

4 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 50.0605

What is CIP Code 50.0605?

CIP Code 50.0605 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Photography.

Is CIP Code 50.0605 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 50.0605 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 50.0605

  • 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.