SOC 15-1252: Software Developers

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

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

SOC 15-1252 links to 20 CIP 2020 programs in the NCES and BLS crosswalk.

  • 20CIP 2020 programs

SOC occupation page CIP to SOC

SOC to CIP matches for 15-1252

11.01 Computer and Information Sciences, General

CIP code Program
11.0102 Artificial Intelligence CIP to SOC
11.0103 Information Technology CIP to SOC
11.0104 Informatics CIP to SOC

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

11.04 Information Science/Studies

CIP code Program
11.0401 Information Science/Studies 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
11.0804 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

14.09 Computer Engineering

CIP code Program
14.0901 Computer Engineering, General CIP to SOC
14.0903 Computer Software Engineering CIP to SOC

15.12 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

30.08 Mathematics and Computer Science

CIP code Program
30.0801 Mathematics and Computer Science CIP to SOC

30.16 Accounting and Computer Science

CIP code Program
30.1601 Accounting and Computer Science CIP to SOC

30.39 Economics and Computer Science

CIP code Program
30.3901 Economics and Computer Science CIP to SOC

30.48 Linguistics and Computer Science

CIP code Program
30.4801 Linguistics and Computer Science CIP to SOC

30.70 Data Science

CIP code Program
30.7001 Data Science, General CIP to SOC

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Questions about this crosswalk

Which programs match SOC 15-1252?

SOC 15-1252 links to 20 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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