CIP Code 51.0203 - Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

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 51.0203

Code
51.0203
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that prepares individuals to evaluate the speaking, language interpretation, and related physiological and cognitive capabilities of children and/or adults and develop treatment and rehabilitative solutions in consultation with clinicians and educators. Includes instruction in the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, biomechanics of swallowing and vocal articulation, communications disorders, psychology of auditory function and cognitive communication, language assessment and diagnostic techniques, and rehabilitative and management therapies.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Speech Pathology
  • Speech
  • Language Pathology

Classified elsewhere

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

Where CIP 51.0203 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 4-digit series Direct parent 51.02 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
6-digit program Current 51.0203 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Related programs in 51.02

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 51.0203

What is CIP Code 51.0203?

CIP Code 51.0203 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.

Is CIP Code 51.0203 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 51.0203 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 51.0203

  • 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.