| Key | Record.Fieldname | Format | XLAT | Heading Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIP_ALTERNATIVE_CD - Alternative CIP Code | Char13 | Alternate CIP | ||
| CIP_ALTERNATIV_CD2 - CIP 2000 | Char13 | CIP 2000 | ||
| → | CIP_CODE - CIP Code | Char13 | CIP Code | |
| COUNTRY_CD - Country Code | Char3 | Country | ||
| DESCR - Description | Char30 | Descr | ||
| DESCR254 - Long Description | Char254 | Long Descr | ||
| DESCR60 - Description | Char60 | Descript | ||
| → | EFFDT - Effective Date | Date | Eff Date | |
| EFF_STATUS - Status as of Effective Date | Char1 | N | Status | |
| SEV_VALID_CIP_CD - Valid SEVIS CIP Code | Char1 | SEVIS CIP Code |
What is the CIP?
The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity. CIP was originally developed by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in 1980, with revisions occurring in 1985, 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2020. For 2020 CIP codes, click here or access specific links to historical versions from the resources page.
Data Dictionary Links
Clicking the linked (blue) fields in any table will take you to the Data Dictionary and provide you with more information about that field as well as field values if they are available.