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Approved fields of study for the STEM Scholarship

Science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) fields of study that are approved for the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship are based on the Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs. The approved STEM fields, and related fields, are listed on this page. Related fields involve research, innovation, or development of new technologies using engineering, mathematics, health, computer science, or natural sciences. Keep reading to find out which fields of study we’ve approved.

We reviewed and updated these fields of study on April 1, 2024.

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Fields of study

You can use the STEM Scholarship for these fields of study:

Agricultural, animal, plant, and veterinary science and related fields

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 01.

Field of study VA code Agriculture, General 1 Agricultural Business and Management 1.01 Agricultural Business and Management, General 1.0101 Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 1.0102 Agricultural Economics 1.0103 Farm/Farm and Ranch Management 1.0104 Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling 1.0105 Agricultural Business Technology/Technician 1.0106 Agricultural Business and Management, Other 1.0199 Agricultural Mechanization 1.02 Agricultural Mechanization, General 1.0201 Agricultural Power Machinery Operation 1.0204 Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician 1.0205 Irrigation Management Technology/Technician 1.0207 Agricultural Mechanization, Other 1.0299 Agricultural Production Operations 1.03 Agricultural Production Operations, General 1.0301 Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production 1.0302 Aquaculture 1.0303 Crop Production 1.0304 Dairy Husbandry and Production 1.0306 Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management 1.0307 Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture 1.0308 Apiculture 1.031 Agricultural Production Operations, Other 1.0399 Agricultural and Food Products Processing 1.04 Agricultural and Food Products Processing 1.0401 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services 1.05 Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming 1.0504 Animal Training 1.0505 Equestrian/Equine Studies 1.0507 Taxidermy/Taxidermist 1.0508 Farrier Science 1.0509 Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other 1.0599 Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services 1.06 Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 1.0601 Ornamental Horticulture 1.0603 Greenhouse Operations and Management 1.0604 Landscaping and Groundskeeping 1.0605 Plant Nursery Operations and Management 1.0606 Turf and Turfgrass Management 1.0607 Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management 1.0608 Public Horticulture 1.0609 Urban and Community Horticulture 1.061 Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other 1.0699 International Agriculture 1.07 International Agriculture 1.0701 Agricultural Public Services 1.08 Agricultural and Extension Education Services 1.0801 Agricultural Communication/Journalism 1.0802 Agricultural Public Services, Other 1.0899 Animal Sciences 1.09 Animal Sciences, General 1.0901 Agricultural Animal Breeding 1.0902 Animal Health 1.0903 Animal Nutrition 1.0904 Dairy Science 1.0905 Livestock Management 1.0906 Poultry Science 1.0907 Animal Sciences, Other 1.0999 Food Science and Technology 1.1 Food Science 1.1001 Food Technology and Processing 1.1002 Brewing Science 1.1003 Viticulture and Enology 1.1004 Zymology/Fermentation Science 1.1005 Food Science and Technology, Other 1.1099 Plant Sciences 1.11 Plant Sciences, General 1.1101 Agronomy and Crop Science 1.1102 Horticultural Science 1.1103 Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding 1.1104 Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management 1.1105 Range Science and Management 1.1106 Plant Sciences, Other 1.1199 Soil Sciences 1.12 Soil Science and Agronomy, General 1.1201 Soil Chemistry and Physics 1.1202 Soil Microbiology 1.1203 Soil Sciences, Other 1.1299 Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs 1.13 Pre-Veterinary Studies 1.1302 Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Other 1.1399 Veterinary Medicine 1.8 Veterinary Medicine 1.8001 Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences 1.81 Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General 1.8101 Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine 1.8102 Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine 1.8103 Small/Companion Animal Surgery and Medicine 1.8104 Veterinary Anatomy 1.8105 Veterinary Infectious Diseases 1.8106 Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology 1.8107 Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology 1.8108 Veterinary Physiology 1.8109 Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health 1.811 Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology 1.8111 Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other 1.8199 Veterinary Administrative Services 1.82 Veterinary Administrative Services, General 1.8201 Veterinary Office Management/Administration 1.8202 Veterinary Reception/Receptionist 1.8203 Veterinary Administrative/Executive Assistant and Veterinary Secretary 1.8204 Veterinary Administrative Services, Other 1.8299 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians 1.83 Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 1.8301 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians, Other 1.8399 Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 1.99 Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other 1.9999

Biological and biomedical sciences

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 26.

Field of study VA code Biology, General 26.01 Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26.0101 Biomedical Sciences, General 26.0102 Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 26.02 Biochemistry 26.0202 Biophysics 26.0203 Molecular Biology 26.0204 Molecular Biochemistry 26.0205 Molecular Biophysics 26.0206 Structural Biology 26.0207 Photobiology 26.0208 Radiation Biology/Radiobiology 26.0209 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 26.021 Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 26.0299 Botany/Plant Biology 26.03 Botany/Plant Biology 26.0301 Plant Pathology/Phytopathology 26.0305 Plant Physiology 26.0307 Plant Molecular Biology 26.0308 Botany/Plant Biology, Other 26.0399 Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences 26.04 Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 26.0401 Anatomy 26.0403 Developmental Biology and Embryology 26.0404 Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 26.0406 Cell Biology and Anatomy 26.0407 Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other 26.0499 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology 26.05 Microbiology, General 26.0502 Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 26.0503 Virology 26.0504 Parasitology 26.0505 Mycology 26.0506 Immunology 26.0507 Microbiology and Immunology 26.0508 Infectious Disease and Global Health 26.0509 Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other 26.0599 Zoology/Animal Biology 26.07 Zoology/Animal Biology 26.0701 Entomology 26.0702 Animal Physiology 26.0707 Animal Behavior and Ethology 26.0708 Wildlife Biology 26.0709 Zoology/Animal Biology, Other 26.0799 Genetics 26.08 Genetics, General 26.0801 Molecular Genetics 26.0802 Microbial and Eukaryotic Genetics 26.0803 Animal Genetics 26.0804 Plant Genetics 26.0805 Human/Medical Genetics 26.0806 Genome Sciences/Genomics 26.0807 Genetics, Other 26.0899 Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 26.09 Physiology, General 26.0901 Molecular Physiology 26.0902 Cell Physiology 26.0903 Endocrinology 26.0904 Reproductive Biology 26.0905 Cardiovascular Science 26.0907 Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 26.0908 Vision Science/Physiological Optics 26.0909 Pathology/Experimental Pathology 26.091 Oncology and Cancer Biology 26.0911 Aerospace Physiology and Medicine 26.0912 Biomechanics 26.0913 Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other 26.0999 Pharmacology and Toxicology 26.1 Pharmacology 26.1001 Molecular Pharmacology 26.1002 Neuropharmacology 26.1003 Toxicology 26.1004 Molecular Toxicology 26.1005 Environmental Toxicology 26.1006 Pharmacology and Toxicology 26.1007 Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other 26.1099 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology 26.11 Biometry/Biometrics 26.1101 Biostatistics 26.1102 Bioinformatics 26.1103 Computational Biology 26.1104 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other 26.1199 Biotechnology 26.12 Biotechnology 26.1201 Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 26.13 Ecology 26.1301 Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 26.1302 Evolutionary Biology 26.1303 Aquatic Biology/Limnology 26.1304 Environmental Biology 26.1305 Population Biology 26.1306 Conservation Biology 26.1307 Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics 26.1308 Epidemiology 26.1309 Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 26.131 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 26.1311 Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other 26.1399 Molecular Medicine 26.14 Molecular Medicine 26.1401 Neurobiology and Neurosciences 26.15 Neuroscience 26.1501 Neuroanatomy 26.1502 Neurobiology and Anatomy 26.1503 Neurobiology and Behavior 26.1504 Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Other 26.1599 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 26.99 Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 26.9999

Computer and information sciences and support services

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 11.

Field of study VA code Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.01 Computer and Information Sciences, General 11.0101 Artificial Intelligence 11.0102 Information Technology 11.0103 Informatics 11.0104 Human-Centered Technology Design 11.0105 Computer and Information Sciences, Other 11.0199 Computer Programming 11.02 Computer Programming/Programmer, General 11.0201 Computer Programming, Specific Applications 11.0202 Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification 11.0203 Computer Game Programming 11.0204 Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 11.0205 Computer Programming, Other 11.0299 Data Processing 11.03 Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 11.0301 Information Science/Studies 11.04 Information Science/Studies 11.0401 Computer Systems Analysis 11.05 Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 11.0501 Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications 11.06 Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General 11.0601 Word Processing 11.0602 Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, Other 11.0699 Computer Science 11.07 Computer Science 11.0701 Computer Software and Media Applications 11.08 Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 11.0801 Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 11.0802 Computer Graphics 11.0803 Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 11.0804 Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 11.0899 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 11.09 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 11.0901 Cloud Computing 11.0902 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Other 11.0999 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 11.1 Network and System Administration/Administrator 11.1001 System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager 11.1002 Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 11.1003 Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 11.1004 Information Technology Project Management 11.1005 Computer Support Specialist 11.1006 Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 11.1099 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 11.99 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 11.9999

Engineering

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 14.

Field of study VA code Engineering, General 14.01 Engineering, General 14.0101 Pre-Engineering 14.0102 Applied Engineering 14.0103 Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering 14.02 Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 14.0201 Astronautical Engineering 14.0202 Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other 14.0299 Agricultural Engineering 14.03 Agricultural Engineering 14.0301 Architectural Engineering 14.04 Architectural Engineering 14.0401 Biomedical/Medical Engineering 14.05 Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 14.0501 Ceramic Sciences and Engineering 14.06 Ceramic Sciences and Engineering 14.0601 Chemical Engineering 14.07 Chemical Engineering 14.0701 Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 14.0702 Chemical Engineering, Other 14.0799 Civil Engineering 14.08 Civil Engineering, General 14.0801 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering 14.0802 Structural Engineering 14.0803 Transportation and Highway Engineering 14.0804 Water Resources Engineering 14.0805 Civil Engineering, Other 14.0899 Computer Engineering 14.09 Computer Engineering, General 14.0901 Computer Hardware Engineering 14.0902 Computer Software Engineering 14.0903 Computer Engineering, Other 14.0999 Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering 14.1 Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14.1001 Laser and Optical Engineering 14.1003 Telecommunications Engineering 14.1004 Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other 14.1099 Engineering Mechanics 14.11 Engineering Mechanics 14.1101 Engineering Physics 14.12 Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 14.1201 Engineering Science 14.13 Engineering Science 14.1301 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 14.14 Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 14.1401 Materials Engineering 14.18 Materials Engineering 14.1801 Mechanical Engineering 14.19 Mechanical Engineering 14.1901 Metallurgical Engineering 14.2 Metallurgical Engineering 14.2001 Mining and Mineral Engineering 14.21 Mining and Mineral Engineering 14.2101 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 14.22 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 14.2201 Nuclear Engineering 14.23 Nuclear Engineering 14.2301 Ocean Engineering 14.24 Ocean Engineering 14.2401 Petroleum Engineering 14.25 Petroleum Engineering 14.2501 Systems Engineering 14.27 Systems Engineering 14.2701 Textile Sciences and Engineering 14.28 Textile Sciences and Engineering 14.2801 Polymer/Plastics Engineering 14.32 Polymer/Plastics Engineering 14.3201 Construction Engineering 14.33 Construction Engineering 14.3301 Forest Engineering 14.34 Forest Engineering 14.3401 Industrial Engineering 14.35 Industrial Engineering 14.3501 Manufacturing Engineering 14.36 Manufacturing Engineering 14.3601 Operations Research 14.37 Operations Research 14.3701 Surveying Engineering 14.38 Surveying Engineering 14.3801 Geological/Geophysical Engineering 14.39 Geological/Geophysical Engineering 14.3901 Paper Science and Engineering 14.4 Paper Science and Engineering 14.4001 Electromechanical Engineering 14.41 Electromechanical Engineering 14.4101 Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 14.42 Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 14.4201 Biochemical Engineering 14.43 Biochemical Engineering 14.4301 Engineering Chemistry 14.44 Engineering Chemistry 14.4401 Biological/Biosystems Engineering 14.45 Biological/Biosystems Engineering 14.4501 Electrical and Computer Engineering 14.47 Electrical and Computer Engineering 14.4701 Energy Systems Engineering 14.48 Energy Systems Engineering, General 14.4801 Power Plant Engineering 14.4802 Energy Systems Engineering, Other 14.4899 Engineering, Other 14.99 Engineering, Other 14.9999

Engineering, engineering-related technologies, and technicians

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 15.

Field of study VA code Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 15 Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.0001 Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.01 Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.0101 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.02 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.0201 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.03 Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0303 Laser and Optical Technology/Technician 15.0304 Telecommunications Technology/Technician 15.0305 Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician 15.0306 Audio Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0307 Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.0399 Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians 15.04 Biomedical Technology/Technician 15.0401 Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0403 Instrumentation Technology/Technician 15.0404 Robotics Technology/Technician 15.0405 Automation Engineer Technology/Technician 15.0406 Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0407 Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.0499 Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians 15.05 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0501 Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 15.0506 Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0507 Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician 15.0508 Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.0599 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians 15.06 Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0607 Metallurgical Technology/Technician 15.0611 Industrial Technology/Technician 15.0612 Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0613 Welding Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0614 Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0615 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology/Technician 15.0616 Composite Materials Technology/Technician 15.0617 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.0699 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians 15.07 Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 15.0701 Quality Control Technology/Technician 15.0702 Industrial Safety Technology/Technician 15.0703 Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician 15.0704 Process Safety Technology/Technician 15.0705 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.0799 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians 15.08 Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0801 Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0803 Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0805 Marine Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0806 Motorsports Engineering Technology/Technician 15.0807 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.0899 Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians 15.09 Mining Technology/Technician 15.0901 Petroleum Technology/Technician 15.0903 Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.0999 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 15.1 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 15.1001 Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians 15.11 Surveying Technology/Surveying 15.1102 Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician 15.1103 Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.1199 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.12 Computer Engineering Technology/Technician 15.1201 Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 15.1202 Computer Hardware Technology/Technician 15.1203 Computer Software Technology/Technician 15.1204 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.1299 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians 15.13 Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 15.1301 CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 15.1302 Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 15.1303 Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD 15.1304 Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD 15.1305 Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 15.1306 3-D Modeling and Design Technology/Technician 15.1307 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.1399 Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician 15.14 Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician 15.1401 Engineering-Related Fields 15.15 Engineering/Industrial Management 15.1501 Engineering Design 15.1502 Packaging Science 15.1503 Engineering-Related Fields, Other 15.1599 Nanotechnology 15.16 Nanotechnology 15.1601 Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians 15.17 Energy Systems Technology/Technician 15.1701 Power Plant Technology/Technician 15.1702 Solar Energy Technology/Technician 15.1703 Wind Energy Technology/Technician 15.1704 Hydroelectric Energy Technology/Technician 15.1705 Geothermal Energy Technology/Technician 15.1706 Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.1799 Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.99 Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 15.9999

Health professions and related programs

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 51.

Field of study VA code Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 51 Health and Wellness, General 51.0001 Chiropractic 51.01 Chiropractic 51.0101 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 51.02 Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 51.0201 Audiology/Audiologist 51.0202 Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 51.0203 Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 51.0204 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 51.0299 Dentistry 51.04 Dentistry 51.0401 Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences 51.05 Dental Clinical Sciences, General 51.0501 Advanced General Dentistry 51.0502 Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 51.0503 Dental Public Health and Education 51.0504 Dental Materials 51.0505 Endodontics/Endodontology 51.0506 Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery 51.0507 Orthodontics/Orthodontology 51.0508 Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics 51.0509 Periodontics/Periodontology 51.051 Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology 51.0511 Digital Dentistry 51.0512 Geriatric Dentistry 51.0513 Implantology/Implant Dentistry 51.0514 Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other 51.0599 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions 51.06 Dental Assisting/Assistant 51.0601 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 51.0602 Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 51.0603 Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other 51.0699 Health and Medical Administrative Services 51.07 Health/Health Care Administration/Management 51.0701 Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 51.0702 Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 51.0703 Health Unit Manager/Ward Supervisor 51.0704 Medical Office Management/Administration 51.0705 Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 51.0706 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 51.0707 Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 51.0708 Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant 51.0709 Medical Office Assistant/Specialist 51.071 Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 51.0711 Medical Reception/Receptionist 51.0712 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 51.0713 Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 51.0714 Health/Medical Claims Examiner 51.0715 Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 51.0716 Medical Staff Services Technology/Technician 51.0717 Long Term Care Administration/Management 51.0718 Clinical Research Coordinator 51.0719 Regulatory Science/Affairs 51.072 Disease Registry Data Management 51.0721 Healthcare Innovation 51.0722 Healthcare Information Privacy Assurance and Security 51.0723 Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 51.0799 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services 51.08 Medical/Clinical Assistant 51.0801 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 51.0802 Occupational Therapist Assistant 51.0803 Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 51.0805 Physical Therapy Assistant 51.0806 Anesthesiologist Assistant 51.0809 Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 51.081 Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 51.0811 Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant 51.0812 Chiropractic Technician/Assistant 51.0813 Radiologist Assistant 51.0814 Lactation Consultant 51.0815 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 51.0816 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 51.0899 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 51.09 Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 51.0901 Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 51.0902 Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 51.0903 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 51.0904 Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 51.0905 Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 51.0906 Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 51.0907 Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 51.0908 Surgical Technology/Technologist 51.0909 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 51.091 Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 51.0911 Physician Assistant 51.0912 Athletic Training/Trainer 51.0913 Gene/Genetic Therapy 51.0914 Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist 51.0915 Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51.0916 Polysomnography 51.0917 Hearing Instrument Specialist 51.0918 Mammography Technology/Technician 51.0919 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician 51.092 Hyperbaric Medicine Technology/Technician 51.0921 Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Technology/Technician 51.0922 Orthopedic Technology/Technician 51.0923 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 51.0999 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 51.1 Blood Bank Technology Specialist 51.1001 Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 51.1002 Hematology Technology/Technician 51.1003 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 51.1004 Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 51.1005 Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician 51.1006 Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 51.1007 Histologic Technician 51.1008 Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 51.1009 Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist 51.101 Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 51.1011 Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 51.1012 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other 51.1099 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs 51.11 Pre-Dentistry Studies 51.1101 Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 51.1102 Pre-Pharmacy Studies 51.1103 Pre-Nursing Studies 51.1105 Pre-Chiropractic Studies 51.1106 Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies 51.1107 Pre-Optometry Studies 51.1108 Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 51.1109 Pre-Art Therapy 51.111 Pre-Physician Assistant 51.1111 Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 51.1199 Medicine 51.12 Medicine 51.1201 Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy 51.1202 Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry 51.1203 Medicine, Other 51.1299 Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies 51.14 Medical Science/Scientist 51.1401 Clinical and Translational Science 51.1402 Pain Management 51.1403 Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain 51.1404 Tropical Medicine 51.1405 Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies, Other 51.1499 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 51.15 Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 51.1501 Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 51.1502 Clinical/Medical Social Work 51.1503 Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 51.1504 Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 51.1505 Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling 51.1506 Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy 51.1507 Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 51.1508 Genetic Counseling/Counselor 51.1509 Infant/Toddler Mental Health Services 51.151 Medical Family Therapy/Therapist 51.1511 Hospice and Palliative Care 51.1512 Trauma Counseling 51.1513 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 51.1599 Optometry 51.17 Optometry 51.1701 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions 51.18 Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 51.1801 Optometric Technician/Assistant 51.1802 Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist 51.1803 Orthoptics/Orthoptist 51.1804 Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other 51.1899 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration 51.2 Pharmacy 51.2001 Pharmacy Administration and Pharmacy Policy and Regulatory Affairs 51.2002 Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 51.2003 Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 51.2004 Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy 51.2005 Clinical and Industrial Drug Development 51.2006 Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics 51.2007 Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy 51.2008 Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences 51.2009 Pharmaceutical Sciences 51.201 Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 51.2011 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 51.2099 Public Health 51.22 Public Health, General 51.2201 Environmental Health 51.2202 Health/Medical Physics 51.2205 Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 51.2206 Public Health Education and Promotion 51.2207 Community Health and Preventive Medicine 51.2208 Maternal and Child Health 51.2209 International Public Health/International Health 51.221 Health Services Administration 51.2211 Behavioral Aspects of Health 51.2212 Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality 51.2213 Public Health Genetics 51.2214 Public Health, Other 51.2299 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 51.23 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, General 51.23 Art Therapy/Therapist 51.2301 Dance Therapy/Therapist 51.2302 Music Therapy/Therapist 51.2305 Occupational Therapy/Therapist 51.2306 Orthotist/Prosthetist 51.2307 Physical Therapy/Therapist 51.2308 Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 51.2309 Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor 51.231 Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist 51.2311 Assistive/Augmentative Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering 51.2312 Animal-Assisted Therapy 51.2313 Rehabilitation Science 51.2314 Drama Therapy/Therapist 51.2315 Horticulture Therapy/Therapist 51.2316 Play Therapy/Therapist 51.2317 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 51.2399 Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies 51.26 Health Aide 51.2601 Home Health Aide/Home Attendant 51.2602 Medication Aide 51.2603 Rehabilitation Aide 51.2604 Physical Therapy Technician/Aide 51.2605 Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other 51.2699 Medical Illustration and Informatics 51.27 Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator 51.2703 Medical Informatics 51.2706 Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other 51.2799 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 51.31 Dietetics/Dietitian 51.3101 Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 51.3102 Dietetic Technician 51.3103 Dietitian Assistant 51.3104 Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other 51.3199 Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities 51.32 Bioethics/Medical Ethics 51.3201 Health Professions Education 51.3202 Nursing Education 51.3203 Medical/Health Humanities 51.3204 History of Medicine 51.3205 Arts in Medicine/Health 51.3206 Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities, Other 51.3299 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems 51.33 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General 51.33 Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 51.3301 Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Herbology 51.3302 Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy 51.3303 Homeopathic Medicine/Homeopathy 51.3304 Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda 51.3305 Holistic/Integrative Health 51.3306 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other 51.3399 Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services 51.34 Direct Entry Midwifery 51.3401 Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other 51.3499 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services 51.35 Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage 51.3501 Asian Bodywork Therapy 51.3502 Somatic Bodywork 51.3503 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other 51.3599 Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education 51.36 Movement Therapy and Movement Education 51.3601 Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy 51.3602 Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist 51.3603 Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Other 51.3699 Energy and Biologically Based Therapies 51.37 Aromatherapy 51.3701 Herbalism/Herbalist 51.3702 Polarity Therapy 51.3703 Reiki 51.3704 Energy and Biologically Based Therapies, Other 51.3799 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 51.38 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 Nursing Administration 51.3802 Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3803 Nurse Anesthetist 51.3804 Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 51.3805 Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 51.3806 Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 51.3807 Nursing Science 51.3808 Pediatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3809 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 51.381 Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 51.3811 Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing 51.3812 Clinical Nurse Specialist 51.3813 Critical Care Nursing 51.3814 Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing 51.3815 Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing 51.3816 Nursing Practice 51.3818 Palliative Care Nursing 51.3819 Clinical Nurse Leader 51.382 Geriatric Nurse/Nursing 51.3821 Women’s Health Nurse/Nursing 51.3822 Forensic Nursing 51.3824 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants 51.39 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other 51.3999 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 51.99 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 51.9999

Health professions residency and fellowship programs

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 60.

Field of study VA code Dental Residency/Fellowship Programs 60.01 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program 60.0101 Dental Public Health Residency Program 60.0102 Endodontics Residency Program 60.0103 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Residency Program 60.0104 Orthodontics Residency Program 60.0105 Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program 60.0106 Periodontology Residency Program 60.0107 Prosthodontics Residency Program 60.0108 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Residency Program 60.0109 Implantology Fellowship Program 60.011 Dental Residency/Fellowship Program, Other 60.0199 Veterinary Residency/Fellowship Programs 60.03 Veterinary Anesthesiology Residency Program 60.0301 Veterinary Dentistry Residency Program 60.0302 Veterinary Dermatology Residency Program 60.0303 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Residency Program 60.0304 Veterinary Internal Medicine Residency Program 60.0305 Laboratory Animal Medicine Residency Program 60.0306 Veterinary Microbiology Residency Program 60.0307 Veterinary Nutrition Residency Program 60.0308 Veterinary Ophthalmology Residency Program 60.0309 Veterinary Pathology Residency Program 60.031 Veterinary Practice Residency Program 60.0311 Veterinary Preventive Medicine Residency Program 60.0312 Veterinary Radiology Residency Program 60.0313 Veterinary Surgery Residency Program 60.0314 Theriogenology Residency Program 60.0315 Veterinary Toxicology Residency Program 60.0316 Zoological Medicine Residency Program 60.0317 Poultry Veterinarian Residency Program 60.0318 Veterinary Behaviorist Residency Program 60.0319 Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Residency Program 60.032 Veterinary Residency/Fellowship Program, Other 60.0399 Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Programs 60.07 Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program, General 60.0701 Combined Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0702 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0703 Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0704 Adult/Gerontology Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0705 Cardiology/Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0706 Clinical Informatics Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0707 Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0708 Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0709 Diabetes Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.071 Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0711 Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0712 Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0713 Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0714 Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0715 Genetics Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0716 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0717 Global Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0718 Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0719 Hepatology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.072 Home-Based Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0721 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0722 Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0723 Infectious Diseases Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0724 Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0725 Nephrology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0726 Neurology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0727 Neuroscience Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0728 Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0729 Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.073 Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0731 Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0732 Pain Management Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0733 Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0734 Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0735 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0736 Pediatric Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0737 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0738 Public/Community Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0739 Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.074 Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0741 Rural Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0742 Sleep Medicine Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0743 Surgical and Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0744 Surgical Wound and Reconstruction Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0745 Transplantation Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0746 Trauma and Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0747 Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0748 Urology Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0749 Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.075 Wound Care Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0751 Nurse Practitioner Residency/Fellowship Program, Other 60.0799 Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Programs 60.08 Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program, General 60.0801 Combined Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0802 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0803 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0804 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0805 Community/Community-Based Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0806 Corporate Pharmacy Leadership Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0807 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0808 Drug Information Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0809 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.081 Family Medicine Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0811 Geriatric Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0812 Health System Medication Management Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0813 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0814 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0815 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0816 Investigational Drugs and Research Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0817 Managed Care Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0818 Medication Systems and Operations Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0819 Medication-Use Safety Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.082 Neonatal Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0821 Nephrology Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0822 Neurology Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0823 Nuclear Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0824 Nutrition Support Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0825 Oncology Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0826 Palliative Care/Pain Management Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0827 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0828 Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0829 Pharmacy Informatics Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.083 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0831 Transplantation Pharmacy Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0832 Pharmacy Residency Programs, Other 60.0899 Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Programs 60.09 Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program, General 60.0901 Combined Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0902 Acute Care Medicine Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0903 Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0904 Cardiology Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0905 Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0906 Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0907 Critical Care and Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0908 Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0909 ENT Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.091 Family Medicine Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0911 Geriatrics Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0912 Hematology-Oncology Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0913 Hepatobiliary Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0914 Hospitalist Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0915 Neurosurgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0916 Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0917 Pediatric Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0918 Transplant Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.0919 Urology Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program 60.092 Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program, Other 60.0999 Health Professions Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 60.99 Health Professions Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 60.9999

Mathematics and statistics

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 27.

Field of study VA code Mathematics 27.01 Mathematics, General 27.0101 Algebra and Number Theory 27.0102 Analysis and Functional Analysis 27.0103 Geometry/Geometric Analysis 27.0104 Topology and Foundations 27.0105 Mathematics, Other 27.0199 Applied Mathematics 27.03 Applied Mathematics, General 27.0301 Computational Mathematics 27.0303 Computational and Applied Mathematics 27.0304 Financial Mathematics 27.0305 Mathematical Biology 27.0306 Applied Mathematics, Other 27.0399 Statistics 27.05 Statistics, General 27.0501 Mathematical Statistics and Probability 27.0502 Mathematics and Statistics 27.0503 Statistics, Other 27.0599 Applied Statistics 27.06 Applied Statistics, General 27.0601 Mathematics and Statistics, Other 27.99 Mathematics and Statistics, Other 27.9999

Medical residency and fellowship programs

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 61.

Field of study VA code Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Program, General 61.0101 Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0102 Emergency Medicine/Anesthesiology Combined Specialty Program 61.0103 Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0104 Family Medicine/Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0105 Family Medicine/Preventive Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0106 Family Medicine/Psychiatry Combined Specialty Program 61.0107 Internal Medicine/Anesthesiology Combined Specialty Program 61.0108 Internal Medicine/Dermatology Combined Specialty Program 61.0109 Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0110 Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0111 Internal Medicine/Family Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0112 Internal Medicine/Medical Genetics and Genomics Combined Specialty Program 61.0113 Internal Medicine/Neurology Combined Specialty Program 61.0114 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Combined Specialty Program 61.0115 Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0116 Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Combined Specialty Program 61.0117 Medical Genetics and Genomics/Maternal-Fetal Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0118 Pediatrics/Anesthesiology Combined Specialty Program 61.0119 Pediatrics/Emergency Medicine Combined Specialty Program 61.0120 Pediatrics/Medical Genetics and Genomics Combined Specialty Program 61.0121 Pediatrics/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Combined Specialty Program 61.0122 Pediatrics/Psychology/Child-Adolescent Psychology Combined Specialty Program 61.0123 Psychiatry/Neurology Combined Specialty Program 61.0124 Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility/Medical Genetics and Genomics Combined SpecialtyProgram 61.0125 Combined Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0199 Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0202 Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0203 Health Policy Fellowship Program 61.0204 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0205 Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0206 Medical Education Fellowship Program 61.0207 Medical Toxicology Fellowship Program 61.0208 Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0209 Pain Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0210 Simulation Fellowship Program 61.0211 Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0212 Sports Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0213 Surgery of the Hand Fellowship Program 61.0214 Telemedicine Fellowship Program 61.0215 Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0216 Wilderness Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0217 Women’s Health Fellowship Program 61.0218 Multiple-Pathway Medical Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0299 Allergy and Immunology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.03 Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program 61.0301 Allergy and Immunology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0399 Anesthesiology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.04 Anesthesiology Residency Program 61.0401 Anesthesiology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0499 Dermatology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.05 Dermatology Residency Program 61.0501 Dermatopathology Fellowship Program 61.0502 Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Program 61.0503 Dermatology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0599 Emergency Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.06 Emergency Medicine Residency Program 61.0601 Disaster Medicine Fellowship Program 61.0602 Emergency Medical Services Fellowship Program 61.0603 Emergency Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0699 Family Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.07 Family Medicine Residency Program 61.0701 Family Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0799 Internal Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.08 Internal Medicine Residency Program 61.0801 Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program 61.0804 Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship Program 61.0805 Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship Program 61.0806 Gastroenterology Fellowship Program 61.0807 Hematology Fellowship Program 61.0808 Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program 61.0809 Infectious Disease Fellowship Program 61.0810 Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program 61.0811 Nephrology Fellowship Program 61.0812 Medical Oncology Fellowship Program 61.0813 Pulmonary Disease Fellowship Program 61.0814 Rheumatology Fellowship Program 61.0816 Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program 61.0818 Internal Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0899 Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.09 Clinical Biochemical Genetics Residency Program 61.0901 Clinical Genetics and Genomics Residency Program 61.0902 Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Residency Program 61.0903 Medical Biochemical Genetics Residency Program 61.0904 Medical Genetics and Genomics Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.0999 Neurological Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.10 Neurological Surgery Residency Program 61.1001 Neurological Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1099 Neurology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.11 Neurology Residency Program 61.1101 Child Neurology Residency Program 61.1102 Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program 61.1103 Epilepsy Fellowship Program 61.1104 Headache Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1105 Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellowship Program 61.1106 Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program 61.1107 Neurology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1199 Nuclear Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.12 Nuclear Medicine Residency Program 61.1201 Nuclear Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1299 Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.13 Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program 61.1301 Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program 61.1302 Maternal and Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1303 Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility Fellowship Program 61.1304 Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1399 Ophthalmology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.14 Ophthalmology Residency Program 61.1401 Ophthalmology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1499 Orthopedic Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.15 Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program 61.1501 Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Program 61.1502 Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1503 Orthopedic Surgery of the Spine Fellowship Program 61.1504 Pediatric Orthopedics Fellowship Program 61.1505 Orthopedic Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1599 Osteopathic Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.16 Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency Program 61.1601 Osteopathic Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1699 Otolaryngology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.17 Otolaryngology Residency Program 61.1701 Neurotology Fellowship Program 61.1702 Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship Program 61.1703 Otolaryngology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1799 Pathology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.18 Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program 61.1801 Anatomic Pathology Residency Program 61.1802 Clinical Pathology Residency Program 61.1803 Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1804 Chemical Pathology Fellowship Program 61.1805 Cytopathology Fellowship Program 61.1806 Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program 61.1807 Hematological Pathology Fellowship Program 61.1808 Immunopathology Fellowship Program 61.1809 Laboratory Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1810 Medical Microbiology Fellowship Program 61.1811 Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Program 61.1812 Neuropathology Fellowship Program 61.1813 Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program 61.1814 Radioisotopic Pathology Fellowship Program 61.1815 Pathology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1899 Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.19 Pediatrics Residency Program 61.1901 Adolescent Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1902 Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship Program 61.1903 Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship Program 61.1904 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1905 Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program 61.1906 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1907 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program 61.1908 Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program 61.1909 Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship Program 61.1910 Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program 61.1911 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program 61.1912 Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program 61.1913 Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Program 61.1914 Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program 61.1915 Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program 61.1917 Pediatrics Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.1999 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.20 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program 61.2001 Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship Program 61.2002 Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship Program 61.2003 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2099 Plastic Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.21 Plastic Surgery Residency Program 61.2101 Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program 61.2102 Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck Fellowship Program 61.2103 Plastic Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2199 Podiatric Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.22 Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency Program 61.2201 Podiatric Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2299 Preventive Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.23 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Residency Program 61.2301 Aerospace Medicine Residency Program 61.2302 Occupational Medicine Residency Program 61.2303 Preventive Medicine Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2399 Psychiatry Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.24 Psychiatry Residency Program 61.2401 Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Program 61.2402 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program 61.2403 Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship Program 61.2404 Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Program 61.2405 Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program 61.2406 Psychiatry Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2499 Radiation Oncology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.25 Radiation Oncology Residency Program 61.2501 Radiation Oncology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2599 Radiology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.26 Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program 61.2601 Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency Program 61.2602 Abdominal Radiology Fellowship Program 61.2603 Diagnostic Radiologic Physics Residency Program 61.2604 Medical Nuclear Physics Residency Program 61.2605 Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship Program 61.2606 Neuroradiology Fellowship Program 61.2607 Nuclear Radiology Fellowship Program 61.2608 Pediatric Radiology Fellowship Program 61.2609 Radiologic Physics Residency Program 61.2610 Therapeutic Radiologic Physics Residency Program 61.2611 Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program 61.2612 Radiology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2699 Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.27 General Surgery Residency Program 61.2701 Colon and Rectal Surgery Residency Program 61.2702 Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program 61.2703 Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program 61.2704 Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Program 61.2705 Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program 61.2706 Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program 61.2707 Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program 61.2708 Surgery Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2799 Urology Residency/Fellowship Programs 61.28 Urology Residency Program 61.2801 Pediatric Urology Fellowship Program 61.2802 Urology Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.2899 Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.99 Medical Residency/Fellowship Programs, Other 61.9999

Natural resources and conservation

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 03.

Field of study VA code Natural Resources Conservation and Research 3.01 Natural Resources/Conservation, General 3.0101 Environmental Studies 3.0103 Environmental Science 3.0104 Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other 3.0199 Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy 3.02 Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General 3.0201 Environmental/Natural Resource Economics 3.0204 Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 3.0205 Land Use Planning and Management/Development 3.0206 Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism 3.0207 Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 3.0208 Energy and Environmental Policy 3.0209 Bioenergy 3.021 Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other 3.0299 Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 3.03 Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 3.0301 Forestry 3.05 Forestry, General 3.0501 Forest Sciences and Biology 3.0502 Forest Management/Forest Resources Management 3.0506 Urban Forestry 3.0508 Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology/Technician 3.0509 Forest Resources Production and Management 3.051 Forest Technology/Technician 3.0511 Forestry, Other 3.0599 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 3.06 Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 3.0601 Natural Resources and Conservation, Other 3.99 Natural Resources and Conservation, Other 3.9999

Physical sciences

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 40.

Field of study VA code Physical Sciences, General 40.01 Physical Sciences, General 40.0101 Astronomy and Astrophysics 40.02 Astronomy 40.0201 Astrophysics 40.0202 Planetary Astronomy and Science 40.0203 Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other 40.0299 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology 40.04 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 40.0401 Atmospheric Chemistry and Climatology 40.0402 Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics 40.0403 Meteorology 40.0404 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other 40.0499 Chemistry 40.05 Chemistry, General 40.0501 Analytical Chemistry 40.0502 Inorganic Chemistry 40.0503 Organic Chemistry 40.0504 Physical Chemistry 40.0506 Polymer Chemistry 40.0507 Chemical Physics 40.0508 Environmental Chemistry 40.0509 Forensic Chemistry 40.051 Theoretical Chemistry 40.0511 Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics 40.0512 Chemistry, Other 40.0599 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences 40.06 Geology/Earth Science, General 40.0601 Geochemistry 40.0602 Geophysics and Seismology 40.0603 Paleontology 40.0604 Hydrology and Water Resources Science 40.0605 Geochemistry and Petrology 40.0606 Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 40.0607 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 40.0699 Physics 40.08 Physics, General 40.0801 Atomic/Molecular Physics 40.0802 Elementary Particle Physics 40.0804 Plasma and High-Temperature Physics 40.0805 Nuclear Physics 40.0806 Optics/Optical Sciences 40.0807 Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 40.0808 Acoustics 40.0809 Theoretical and Mathematical Physics 40.081 Physics, Other 40.0899 Materials Sciences 40.1 Materials Science 40.1001 Materials Chemistry 40.1002 Materials Sciences, Other 40.1099 Physics and Astronomy 40.11 Physics and Astronomy 40.1101 Physical Sciences, Other 40.99 Physical Sciences, Other 40.9999

Science technologies and technicians

The Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs code for these fields of study is 41.

Field of study VA code Science Technologies/Technicians, General 41 Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians 41.01 Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 41.0101 Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians 41.02 Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician 41.0204 Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician 41.0205 Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other 41.0299 Physical Science Technologies/Technicians 41.03 Chemical Technology/Technician 41.0301 Chemical Process Technology 41.0303 Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 41.0399 Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 41.99 Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 41.9999

Other related fields

These related fields of study are also approved. 

Field of study VA code CIP code Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 4.0902 04 Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 9.0702 09 Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 10.0304 10 Educational/Instructional Technology 13.0501 13 Educational Evaluation and Research 13.0601 13 Educational Statistics and Research Methods 13.0603 13 Air Science/Airpower Studies 28.0501 28 Air and Space Operational Art and Science 28.0502 28 Naval Science and Operational Studies 28.0505 28 Intelligence, General 29.0201 29 Strategic Intelligence 29.0202 29 Signal/Geospatial Intelligence 29.0203 29 Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems and Operations 29.0204 29 Information Operations/Joint Information Operations 29.0205 29 Information/Psychological Warfare and Military Media Relations 29.0206 29 Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 29.0207 29 Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations, Other 29.0299 29 Combat Systems Engineering 29.0301 29 Directed Energy Systems 29.0302 29 Engineering Acoustics 29.0303 29 Low-Observables and Stealth Technology 29.0304 29 Space Systems Operations 29.0305 29 Operational Oceanography 29.0306 29 Undersea Warfare 29.0307 29 Military Applied Sciences, Other 29.0399 29 Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology 29.0401 29 Air and Space Operations Technology 29.0402 29 Aircraft Armament Systems Technology 29.0403 29 Explosive Ordinance/Bomb Disposal 29.0404 29 Joint Command/Task Force (C3, C4I) Systems 29.0405 29 Military Information Systems Technology 29.0406 29 Missile and Space Systems Technology 29.0407 29 Munitions Systems/Ordinance Technology 29.0408 29 Radar Communications and Systems Technology 29.0409 29 Military Systems and Maintenance Technology, Other 29.0499 29 Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other 29.9999 29 Biological and Physical Sciences 30.0101 30 Systems Science and Theory 30.0601 30 Mathematics and Computer Science 30.0801 30 Biopsychology 30.1001 30 Behavioral Sciences 30.1701 30 Natural Sciences 30.1801 30 Nutrition Sciences 30.1901 30 Cognitive Science, General 30.2501 30 Human Biology 30.2701 30 Computational Science 30.3001 30 Human Computer Interaction 30.3101 30 Marine Sciences 30.3201 30 Sustainability Studies 30.3301 30 Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 42.2701 42 Comparative Psychology 42.2702 42 Developmental and Child Psychology 42.2703 42 Experimental Psychology 42.2704 42 Personality Psychology 42.2705 42 Behavioral Neuroscience 42.2706 42 Social Psychology 42.2707 42 Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology 42.2708 42 Psychopharmacology 42.2709 42 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 42.2799 42 Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 43.0403 43 Forensic Science and Technology 43.0406 43 Archeology 45.0301 45 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 45.0603 45 Geographic Information Science and Cartography 45.0702 45 Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 49.0101 49 Management Science 52.1301 52 Business Statistics 52.1302 52 Actuarial Science 52.1304 52 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 52.1399 52
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