STEM Designated Degree Program List for OPT Extension

The STEM Designated Degree Program list is a complete list of fields of study that DHS considers to be science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields of study for purposes of the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension described at 8 CFR 214.2(f). Under 8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(ii)(C)(2), a STEM field of study is a field of study “included in the Department of Education’s Classification of Instructional Programs taxonomy within the two-digit series containing engineering, biological sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences, or a related field. In general, related fields will include fields involving research, innovation, or development of new technologies using engineering, mathematics, computer science, or natural sciences (including physical, biological, and agricultural sciences).”

Accordingly, this list designates the following four CIP summary groups/series at the 2-digit CIP code level: Engineering (CIP code 14), Biological and Biomedical Sciences (CIP code 26), Mathematics and Statistics (CIP code 27), and Physical Sciences (CIP code 40). Any new additions to those areas will automatically be included on this STEM Designated Degree Program list. Consistent with the definition of “related field” above, related fields in this list include fields involving research, innovation, or development of new technologies using engineering, mathematics, computer science, or natural sciences. DHS designates these fields at the 6-digit level.”

STEM Designated Degree Program List

Effective May 10, 2016

CIP Code Two-Digit Series2010 CIP CodeCIP Code Title
0101.0308Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
0101.0901Animal Sciences, General
0101.0902Agricultural Animal Breeding
0101.0903Animal Health
0101.0904Animal Nutrition
0101.0905Dairy Science
0101.0906Livestock Management
0101.0907Poultry Science
0101.0999Animal Sciences, Other
0101.1001Food Science
0101.1002Food Technology and Processing
0101.1099Food Science and Technology, Other
0101.1101Plant Sciences, General
0101.1102Agronomy and Crop Science
0101.1103Horticultural Science
0101.1104Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
0101.1105Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management
0101.1106Range Science and Management
0101.1199Plant Sciences, Other
0101.1201Soil Science and Agronomy, General
0101.1202Soil Chemistry and Physics
0101.1203Soil Microbiology
0101.1299Soil Sciences, Other
0303.0101Natural Resources/Conservation, General
0303.0103Environmental Studies
0303.0104Environmental Science
0303.0199Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other
0303.0205Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
0303.0502Forest Sciences and Biology
0303.0508Urban Forestry
0303.0509Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
0303.0601Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
0404.0902Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
0909.0702Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
1010.0304Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
1111.0101Computer and Information Sciences, General
1111.0102Artificial Intelligence
1111.0103Information Technology
1111.0104Informatics
1111.0199Computer and Information Sciences, Other
1111.0201Computer Programming/Programmer, General
1111.0202Computer Programming, Specific Applications
1111.0203Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
1111.0299Computer Programming, Other
1111.0301Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
1111.0401Information Science/Studies
1111.0501Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
1111.0701Computer Science
1111.0801Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
1111.0802Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
1111.0803Computer Graphics
1111.0804Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation
1111.0899Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
1111.0901Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
1111.1001Network and System Administration/Administrator
1111.1002System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
1111.1003Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
1111.1004Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
1111.1005Information Technology Project Management
1111.1006Computer Support Specialist
1111.1099Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
1313.0501Educational/Instructional Technology
1313.0601Educational Evaluation and Research
1313.0603Educational Statistics and Research Methods
1414.XXXXEngineering
1515.0000Engineering Technology, General
1515.0101Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0201Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0303Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0304Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
1515.0305Telecommunications Technology/Technician
1515.0306Integrated Circuit Design
1515.0399Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.0401Biomedical Technology/Technician
1515.0403Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
1515.0404Instrumentation Technology/Technician
1515.0405Robotics Technology/Technician
1515.0406Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
1515.0499Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.0501Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0503Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
1515.0505Solar Energy Technology/Technician
1515.0506Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician
1515.0507Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
1515.0508Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
1515.0599Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.0607Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0611Metallurgical Technology/Technician
1515.0612Industrial Technology/Technician
1515.0613Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0614Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0615Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0616Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology
1515.0699Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.0701Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
1515.0702Quality Control Technology/Technician
1515.0703Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
1515.0704Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician
1515.0799Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.0801Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0803Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.0805Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
1515.0899Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.0901Mining Technology/Technician
1515.0903Petroleum Technology/Technician
1515.0999Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.1001Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.1102Surveying Technology/Surveying
1515.1103Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
1515.1199Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
1515.1201Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.1202Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
1515.1203Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
1515.1204Computer Software Technology/Technician
1515.1299Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.1301Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
1515.1302CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
1515.1303Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
1515.1304Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
1515.1305Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD
1515.1306Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
1515.1399Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
1515.1401Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
1515.1501Engineering/Industrial Management
1515.1502Engineering Design
1515.1503Packaging Science
1515.1599Engineering-Related Fields, Other
1515.1601Nanotechnology
1515.9999Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other
2626.XXXXBiological and Biomedical Sciences
2727.XXXXMathematics and Statistics
2828.0501Air Science/Airpower Studies
2828.0502Air and Space Operational Art and Science
2828.0505Naval Science and Operational Studies
2929.0201Intelligence, General
2929.0202Strategic Intelligence
2929.0203Signal/Geospatial Intelligence
2929.0204Command & Control (C3, C4I) Systems and Operations
2929.0205Information Operations/Joint Information Operations
2929.0206Information/Psychological Warfare and Military Media Relations
2929.0207Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare
2929.0299Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations, Other
2929.0301Combat Systems Engineering
2929.0302Directed Energy Systems
2929.0303Engineering Acoustics
2929.0304Low-Observables and Stealth Technology
2929.0305Space Systems Operations
2929.0306Operational Oceanography
2929.0307Undersea Warfare
2929.0399Military Applied Sciences, Other
2929.0401Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
2929.0402Air and Space Operations Technology
2929.0403Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
2929.0404Explosive Ordinance/Bomb Disposal
2929.0405Joint Command/Task Force (C3, C4I) Systems
2929.0406Military Information Systems Technology
2929.0407Missile and Space Systems Technology
2929.0408Munitions Systems/Ordinance Technology
2929.0409Radar Communications and Systems Technology
2929.0499Military Systems and Maintenance Technology, Other
2929.9999Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other
3030.0101Biological and Physical Sciences
3030.0601Systems Science and Theory
3030.0801Mathematics and Computer Science
3030.1001Biopsychology
3030.1701Behavioral Sciences
3030.1801Natural Sciences
3030.1901Nutrition Sciences
3030.2501Cognitive Science
3030.2701Human Biology
3030.3001Computational Science
3030.3101Human Computer Interaction
3030.3201Marine Sciences
3030.3301Sustainability Studies
4040.XXXXPhysical Sciences
4141.0000Science Technologies/Technicians, General
4141.0101Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
4141.0204Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
4141.0205Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
4141.0299Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other
4141.0301Chemical Technology/Technician
4141.0303Chemical Process Technology
4141.0399Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
4141.9999Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
4242.2701Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
4242.2702Comparative Psychology
4242.2703Developmental and Child Psychology
4242.2704Experimental Psychology
4242.2705Personality Psychology
4242.2706Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
4242.2707Social Psychology
4242.2708Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology
4242.2709Psychopharmacology
4242.2799Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
4343.0106Forensic Science and Technology
4343.0116Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
4545.0301Archeology
4545.0603Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
4545.0702Geographic Information Science and Cartography
4949.0101Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
5151.1002Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
5151.1005Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
5151.1401Medical Scientist
5151.2003Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
5151.2004Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
5151.2005Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
5151.2006Clinical and Industrial Drug Development
5151.2007Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics
5151.2009Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
5151.2010Pharmaceutical Sciences
5151.2202Environmental Health
5151.2205Health/Medical Physics
5151.2502Veterinary Anatomy
5151.2503Veterinary Physiology
5151.2504Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology
5151.2505Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology
5151.2506Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology
5151.2510Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health
5151.2511Veterinary Infectious Diseases
5151.2706Medical Informatics
5252.1301Management Science
5252.1302Business Statistics
5252.1304Actuarial Science
5252.1399Management Science and Quantitative Methods, Other

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Find the official STEM Majors’ List pdf from ICE.GOV HERE 

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