CIP Code 51.2706 - Medical Informatics

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 51.2706

Code
51.2706
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Medical Informatics
STEM
Yes, on the DHS STEM list used here
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that focuses on the application of computer science and software engineering to medical research and clinical information technology support, and the development of advanced imaging, database, and decision systems. Includes instruction in computer science, health information systems architecture, medical knowledge structures, medical language and image processing, quantitative medical decision modeling, imaging techniques, electronic medical records, medical research systems, clinical decision support, and informatics aspects of specific research and practice problems.

Classification scope

Examples

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

  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Health Informatics
  • Dental Informatics
  • Nursing Informatics

Classified elsewhere

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

Where CIP 51.2706 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 4-digit series Direct parent 51.27 Medical Illustration and Informatics
6-digit program Current 51.2706 Medical Informatics

Related programs in 51.27

2 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 51.2706

What is CIP Code 51.2706?

CIP Code 51.2706 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Medical Informatics.

Is CIP Code 51.2706 a STEM-designated program?

Yes. CIP Code 51.2706 is on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 51.2706

  • 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.