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DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 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 one “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 primary CIP series at the 2-digit CIP code level:
Engineering (14), Biological and Biomedical Sciences (26), Mathematics and Statistics (27) and Physical
Sciences (40). Any new additions to those areas will automatically be included on this STEM Designated
Degree Program List.
This list also includes CIPs from the following 18 related CIP series at the 6-digit CIP code level: Agriculture,
Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (01); Natural Resources Conservation (03); Architecture and
Related Services (04); Communication, Journalism and Related Programs (09); Communications
Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (10); Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
(11); Education (13); Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (15); Military Science,
Leadership and Operational Art (28); Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (29); Multi/Interdisciplinary
Studies (30); Science Technologies/Technicians (41); Psychology (42); Homeland Security, Law Enforcement,
Firefighting and Related Protective Services (43); Social Sciences (45); Transportation and Materials Moving
(49); Health Professions and Related Programs (51); and Business, Management, Marketing and Related
Support Services (52).
Two-Digit
Code
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.
Animal Sciences, General.
Agricultural Animal Breeding.
Food Technology and Processing.
Food Science and Technology, Other.
Agronomy and Crop Science.