CIP Code 51.1701 - Optometry

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 51.1701

Code
51.1701
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Optometry
4-digit series
51.17 Optometry
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of optometry and that focuses on the principles and techniques for examining, diagnosing and treating conditions of the visual system. Includes instruction in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, other optical aids, corrective therapies, patient counseling, physician referral, practice management, and ethics and professional standards.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Optometry (OD)

Where CIP 51.1701 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 4-digit series Direct parent 51.17 Optometry
6-digit program Current 51.1701 Optometry

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 51.1701

What is CIP Code 51.1701?

CIP Code 51.1701 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Optometry.

Is CIP Code 51.1701 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 51.1701 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 51.1701

  • 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.