CIP Code 51.0505 - Dental Materials

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 51.0505

Code
51.0505
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Dental Materials
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the biomaterials and inert and active compounds used in dental procedures; the development of dental materials; and their effects on the living tissues of the oral cavity and systemic bodily health. Includes instruction in materials science, dental bioengineering, biocompatibility of materials, physics and mechanics of dental materials, elastic and plastic deformation, surface bonding, and applications to fixed and removable prostheses and restorative procedures.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Dental Materials (MS)
  • Dental Materials (PhD)

Where CIP 51.0505 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 4-digit series Direct parent 51.05 Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences
6-digit program Current 51.0505 Dental Materials

Related programs in 51.05

14 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 51.0505

What is CIP Code 51.0505?

CIP Code 51.0505 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Dental Materials.

Is CIP Code 51.0505 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 51.0505 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 51.0505

  • 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.