SOC 15-1251: Computer Programmers

Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.

Part of 15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations 15-1200 Computer Occupations 15-1250 Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers

SOC 15-1251 links to 17 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

  • 17CIP 2020 programs

SOC occupation page CIP to SOC

SOC to CIP matches for 15-1251

11.02 Computer Programming

CIP code Program
11.0201 Computer Programming/Programmer, General CIP to SOC
11.0202 Computer Programming, Specific Applications CIP to SOC
11.0203 Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification CIP to SOC
11.0204 Computer Game Programming CIP to SOC
11.0205 Computer Programming, Specific Platforms CIP to SOC
11.0299 Computer Programming, Other CIP to SOC

11.07 Computer Science

CIP code Program
11.0701 Computer Science CIP to SOC

11.08 Computer Software and Media Applications

CIP code Program
11.0803 Computer Graphics CIP to SOC
11.0804 Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation CIP to SOC

11.09 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CIP code Program
11.0902 Cloud Computing CIP to SOC

15.12 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

CIP code Program
15.1204 Computer Software Technology/Technician CIP to SOC

30.30 Computational Science

CIP code Program
30.3001 Computational Science CIP to SOC

30.71 Data Analytics

CIP code Program
30.7101 Data Analytics, General CIP to SOC
30.7103 Data Visualization CIP to SOC
30.7199 Data Analytics, Other CIP to SOC

51.07 Health and Medical Administrative Services

CIP code Program
51.0709 Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant CIP to SOC

52.12 Management Information Systems and Services

CIP code Program
52.1201 Management Information Systems, General CIP to SOC

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Questions about this crosswalk

Which programs match SOC 15-1251?

SOC 15-1251 links to 17 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk. The match list on this page links each program.

Does this crosswalk show which degree a worker needs?

No. A SOC to CIP match lists instructional programs related to the occupation. It does not say which credential a worker holds, and it is not an employment count.

Official crosswalk: NCES and BLS, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018. NCES CIP 2020.

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