The Complete Guide to College Majors:
All ~200 CIP Standard Programs Explained

Farm economics, agribusiness operations, and rural enterprise management.

Design, operation, and maintenance of agricultural equipment and machinery.

Crop and livestock production methods, precision agriculture, and farm systems.

Food manufacturing, quality control, and post-harvest handling techniques.

Plant cultivation, landscape design, greenhouse management, and garden enterprises.

Ecological farming systems, sustainability practices, and organic production.

Animal physiology, nutrition, breeding, and husbandry for livestock and companion animals.

Chemistry, microbiology, and technology behind food safety, formulation, and processing.

Botany, crop physiology, genetics, and plant pathology for agricultural applications.

Soil chemistry, fertility, conservation, and land-use management.

Teaching agricultural concepts and community outreach in rural and academic settings.

Interdisciplinary study of ecosystem management and conservation policy.

Economic analysis of resource allocation, environmental policy, and sustainability.

Aquatic ecosystem management, fish biology, and fisheries policy.

Silviculture, forest ecology, timber management, and wildland fire science.

Wildlife biology, habitat conservation, population dynamics, and biodiversity.

Applied management of wildlife and fisheries resources across diverse habitats.

Building design, structural systems, environmental controls, and professional practice.

Land use, transportation, housing policy, and sustainable urban development.

Human-centered design of spaces integrating ecology, aesthetics, and functionality.

Spatial planning, building systems, and design of interior environments.

Outdoor space design, site planning, ecological restoration, and urban greening.

Conservation of historic structures, cultural heritage policy, and adaptive reuse.

Interdisciplinary study of specific world regions, their history and contemporary issues.

Histories, arts, and social experiences of racial and ethnic communities in the U.S.

African diaspora history, literature, culture, and political thought.

Immigration, identity, community, and contributions of Asian Americans.

Sovereignty, culture, history, and contemporary issues of Indigenous peoples.

History, politics, economics, and culture of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Gender theory, feminist movements, and the social roles of women globally.

Theories of gender identity, sexuality, masculinities, and intersectionality.

Principles of human communication, rhetoric, and media across interpersonal and public contexts.

News writing, reporting, editing, media law, and multimedia storytelling.

Broadcasting, digital media production, streaming, and electronic media management.

Strategic messaging, brand communication, and persuasive media campaigns.

Book and digital publishing workflows, editorial processes, and the publishing industry.

Political messaging, campaign communication, media framing, and democratic discourse.

Technical support for communication systems, AV equipment, and media infrastructure.

Production, editing, and distribution of audio and visual media content.

Print and digital design, prepress, and mass-production graphic reproduction.

Foundational computing theory, algorithms, data structures, and systems design.

Software development, coding languages, and application construction.

Database input, management systems, and information processing workflows.

Organization, retrieval, and management of information in digital and analog systems.

Analysis and design of computer systems to meet organizational needs.

Statistical modeling, machine learning, big data analytics, and data visualization.

Algorithms, theory of computation, operating systems, and software engineering.

Application development for multimedia, user interfaces, and interactive software.

Network design, protocols, security, and telecommunications infrastructure.

IT project management, enterprise systems, and technology leadership.

Defense of networks, systems, and data against cyber threats and attacks.

Broad preparation in pedagogy, learning theory, and educational psychology.

Teaching strategies for linguistically diverse students and ESL settings.

Design and assessment of learning curricula across subject areas and grade levels.

School leadership, administration, policy implementation, and organizational management.

Design and analysis of standardized and classroom-based assessments.

Global education systems, policy comparisons, and cross-cultural learning.

Historical, sociological, and philosophical contexts shaping educational systems.

Instruction and support for students with disabilities across diverse learning needs.

Guidance, counseling, and student affairs support in educational settings.

Preparation for teaching across elementary, middle, and secondary grade levels.

Specialized preparation to teach a particular academic discipline.

Broad engineering fundamentals including math, physics, and design methodology.

Design and analysis of aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion systems, and flight dynamics.

Engineering solutions for agriculture, food production, and biological systems.

Structural, mechanical, and systems engineering for buildings and infrastructure.

Medical device design, biomechanics, imaging systems, and healthcare technology.

Chemical processes, reaction engineering, materials synthesis, and industrial scale-up.

Structural design, transportation systems, water resources, and infrastructure.

Hardware and software co-design, embedded systems, and digital circuits.

Circuits, power systems, signal processing, and electronic device design.

Applied mechanics, dynamics, and continuum mechanics in engineering analysis.

Water treatment, pollution control, sustainability, and environmental systems design.

Properties, processing, and applications of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.

Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, machine design, and manufacturing processes.

Design and construction of ships, offshore structures, and marine systems.

Reactor design, radiation safety, nuclear materials, and energy systems.

Exploration, drilling, reservoir management, and recovery of oil and gas resources.

Integration and optimization of complex engineered systems across lifecycle stages.

Fiber science, fabric production, and technical textile applications.

Optimization of production systems, logistics, quality control, and human factors.

Mathematical modeling and optimization for decision-making in complex systems.

Technical support for building design, CAD drafting, and construction documentation.

Construction surveying, materials testing, and infrastructure project support.

Circuit installation, industrial electronics, and PLC programming in manufacturing.

Production process optimization, quality assurance, and lean manufacturing.

Machine operation, tool design, and maintenance in manufacturing environments.

Programming, maintenance, and deployment of robotic systems in industry.

Technical support for extraction operations, drilling, and mining safety.

Phonology, syntax, semantics, and the scientific study of human language.

Literary works across languages, cultures, and historical periods.

French language proficiency alongside Francophone literature and culture.

German language study with German-speaking world literature and history.

Study of Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and other Romance languages and their literatures.

Modern Standard Arabic and classical texts alongside Middle Eastern culture.

Mandarin Chinese fluency, characters, and Chinese literary tradition.

Japanese language mastery with Japanese literature, film, and culture.

ASL grammar, deaf culture, and visual-spatial communication.

Professional translation, interpreting methods, and language mediation practice.

Interdisciplinary study of families, nutrition, housing, and consumer issues.

Entrepreneurship and management applied to family and consumer service businesses.

Financial planning, consumer behavior, and resource management for households.

Dietetics, culinary nutrition, food service management, and public health nutrition.

Interior design, housing policy, universal design, and residential environments.

Lifespan development, family dynamics, parenting, and early childhood programs.

Fashion design, textile science, merchandising, and sustainable fashion systems.

Intersection of employment, family policy, work-life balance, and social support.

Professional legal education covering contracts, torts, constitutional law, and trial practice.

Post-J.D. specialization in areas like tax law, international law, or intellectual property.

Paralegal training, legal document preparation, and courthouse procedural skills.

Critical analysis of literary texts, writing craft, and the history of the English language.

Fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and screenwriting workshops and theory.

U.S. literary tradition from colonial writings through contemporary works.

Argumentation, academic writing, and the theory and practice of composition.

Interdisciplinary curriculum combining humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Flexible curriculum allowing students to explore diverse academic areas.

Study of philosophy, literature, history, and the arts as an integrated whole.

Information organization, cataloging, digital libraries, and reference services.

Core life science covering cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

Molecular mechanisms of life, enzyme catalysis, DNA replication, and metabolism.

Plant physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and biotechnology applications.

Cell structure, organelles, histology, and human gross anatomy.

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, immune response, and infectious disease.

Animal physiology, behavior, comparative anatomy, and evolutionary biology.

Heredity, genomics, gene expression, and molecular genetic techniques.

Organ system function, disease mechanisms, and clinical physiology.

Drug mechanisms, toxicological testing, and pharmacokinetics.

Mathematical and computational approaches to biological data and systems.

Population dynamics, evolutionary theory, and species classification.

Brain structure, neural circuits, cognition, and neurological disorders.

Calculus, algebra, analysis, and proof-based reasoning across mathematical fields.

Mathematical modeling, numerical analysis, and problem-solving in real-world contexts.

Probability, inference, regression, and experimental design for data-driven decisions.

Statistical methods applied to business, health, social sciences, and engineering.

Risk assessment, financial mathematics, and probability for insurance and finance.

Military intelligence analysis, information warfare, and command systems.

Technology applications for defense systems, weapons, and military operations.

Conflict analysis, diplomacy, nonviolent action, and international peacebuilding.

Dual study of mathematical theory and computational applications.

Intersection of biological sciences and psychological research on behavior.

Curation, collection management, public programming, and museum administration.

Integration of psychology, sociology, and anthropology to study human behavior.

Combined study of physical and life sciences in an integrated curriculum.

Cross-disciplinary exploration of globalization, policy, culture, and development.

Languages, history, philosophy, and archaeology of ancient civilizations.

Mind, intelligence, and information processing from linguistic, psychological, and AI perspectives.

Scientific simulation, high-performance computing, and numerical methods.

Environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainable development.

Social and ethical implications of technological and scientific change.

Community recreation programming, leisure services, and public park management.

Operations, safety, and administration of recreational facilities and parks.

Exercise science, health education, and physical activity program delivery.

Event planning, outdoor adventure programming, and therapeutic recreation.

Human movement, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and sport performance.

Athletic training, coaching, sports psychology, and performance optimization.

Logic, epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, and the history of philosophical thought.

Comparative world religions, sacred texts, ritual practice, and religious history.

Textual analysis of the Bible, biblical history, and scriptural interpretation.

Cross-cultural ministry, evangelism, and international religious outreach.

Teaching religious content in faith communities, schools, and community settings.

Pastoral ministry, preaching, church administration, and theological education.

Seminary education for ordained ministry across Christian traditions.

Broad survey of chemistry, physics, astronomy, and earth science fundamentals.

Stellar evolution, cosmology, exoplanets, and observational techniques.

Weather systems, climate dynamics, and atmospheric chemistry.

Organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry principles and lab techniques.

Plate tectonics, mineralogy, stratigraphy, and Earth's history.

Classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and relativity.

Atomic structure, properties, and behavior of advanced materials.

Marine systems, ocean circulation, seafloor geology, and chemical oceanography.

Lab techniques for biological research, PCR, cell culture, and assay development.

Radiation safety, nuclear instrumentation, and industrial radiography.

Technical support for chemistry, physics, and materials research laboratories.

Human behavior, mental processes, research methods, and psychological theories.

Assessment and treatment of mental health disorders in clinical settings.

Therapeutic relationships, career development, and psychological well-being.

Group behavior, attitudes, persuasion, and social influence processes.

Cognitive, emotional, and social development from infancy through adolescence.

Memory, perception, language processing, and cognitive neuroscience.

Work motivation, personnel selection, leadership, and organizational behavior.

Criminal law, policing, corrections systems, and rehabilitation policy.

Firefighting techniques, hazardous materials, fire investigation, and emergency response.

Protective operations, risk assessment, and physical and digital security.

Terrorism prevention, emergency preparedness, and interagency coordination.

Crime scene investigation, forensic chemistry, DNA analysis, and evidence.

Grassroots organizing, coalition building, and social change strategy.

Government operations, budgeting, policy implementation, and public leadership.

Policy research, evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making in government.

Clinical practice, case management, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.

Direct service delivery, program coordination, and social services administration.

Human cultural diversity, archaeological remains, biological variation, and linguistics.

Excavation methods, artifact analysis, and the human past through material culture.

Causes of crime, criminal behavior, victimology, and criminal justice systems.

Population size, distribution, fertility, mortality, and migration patterns.

Microeconomics, macroeconomics, markets, and economic policy analysis.

Human and physical geography, cartography, spatial analysis, and GIS.

Global politics, diplomacy, international organizations, and foreign policy.

Political theory, comparative politics, public administration, and legislative systems.

Social institutions, stratification, culture, collective behavior, and research methods.

Urban planning, housing, poverty, transportation, and metropolitan governance.

Fundamental building skills, safety protocols, and construction site operations.

Framing, finish work, cabinetmaking, and structural woodworking.

Residential and commercial electrical wiring, panels, and power distribution.

Repair, upkeep, and systems maintenance of residential and commercial properties.

Pipe installation, water supply systems, drainage, and plumbing codes.

Diagnosis and repair of consumer and industrial electrical and electronic equipment.

HVAC system installation, troubleshooting, and climate control service.

Engine repair, drivetrain service, diagnostics, and automotive systems.

Aircraft engine inspection, maintenance, and airworthiness certification.

Maintenance of trucks, motorcycles, marine vehicles, and specialty equipment.

Blueprint reading, precision measurement, and manufacturing fundamentals.

Furniture making, cabinetry, and wood finishing techniques.

CNC machining, milling, turning, and quality inspection of metal components.

MIG, TIG, and arc welding techniques for structural and industrial applications.

Aviation operations, flight dispatch, and air traffic management.

Private, instrument, and commercial pilot training and certification.

Commercial driver training, load management, and transportation regulations.

Rail operations, logistics dispatch, and surface transportation systems.

Maritime navigation, vessel operations, and marine cargo management.

Broad arts education integrating studio art, music, theatre, and dance.

Technique, choreography, dance history, and performance across multiple styles.

Graphic design, industrial design, user experience, and visual communication.

Acting, directing, playwriting, set design, and theatrical production.

Cinematography, editing, documentary filmmaking, and photographic techniques.

Painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and contemporary art practice.

Theory, composition, performance, conducting, and music history.

Business of the arts, venue management, and cultural entrepreneurship.

Broad health sciences foundation covering anatomy, physiology, and patient care.

Spinal manipulation, musculoskeletal assessment, and chiropractic clinical practice.

Speech-language pathology, audiology, and treatment of communication disorders.

Dental diagnosis, treatment, oral surgery, and preventive dental care.

Healthcare management, medical billing, coding, and hospital administration.

Clinical assisting, phlebotomy, EKG technology, and patient support services.

Radiologic technology, sonography, respiratory therapy, and surgical technology.

Laboratory testing, hematology, microbiology, and pathology support.

Professional medical education in clinical sciences, diagnosis, and treatment.

Counseling, substance abuse treatment, and mental health service delivery.

Vision care, ocular disease diagnosis, contact lens fitting, and eye health.

Ophthalmic assisting, opticianry, and vision care support roles.

Drug therapy management, pharmacology, dispensing, and patient counseling.

Epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and community disease prevention.

Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation for injury and disability.

Home health aide skills, personal care, and supportive patient services.

Medical nutrition therapy, clinical dietetics, and nutritional assessment.

Clinical nursing care, patient assessment, pharmacology, and nursing practice standards.

Foundational nursing skills, medication administration, and patient care under supervision.

Leadership, operations, strategy, finance, and organizational behavior.

Broad business foundations in economics, accounting, and management practice.

Financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and managerial accounting.

Administrative support, records management, and office operations.

Professional writing, organizational communication, and business presentations.

Economic analysis applied to business decisions, pricing, and markets.

Startup strategy, venture planning, innovation, and small business management.

Corporate finance, investment analysis, banking, and financial planning.

Hotel, restaurant, and event management in the hospitality industry.

Talent acquisition, compensation, labor relations, and workforce development.

Global trade, cross-cultural management, and multinational enterprise strategy.

Technology systems for business intelligence, databases, and decision support.

Decision modeling, supply chain analytics, and operations research.

Consumer behavior, branding, market research, digital marketing, and advertising.

Property valuation, real estate law, investment analysis, and development.

Tax law, corporate tax strategy, estate planning, and regulatory compliance.

Risk management, actuarial principles, underwriting, and insurance markets.

Production management, quality systems, lean processes, and supply chain.

Project scheduling, cost estimation, contracts, and construction site management.

Primary sources, historical analysis, and the study of world civilizations over time.

Colonial, Revolutionary, Civil War, and modern U.S. history and culture.

Ancient, medieval, early modern, and contemporary European political and cultural history.

History in museums, archives, heritage sites, and digital media contexts.