Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

8 - Architecture and Engineering

81 - Professional Engineering and Engineering Technologies

14. - Engineering

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

14.21 - Mining and Mineral Engineering

This subseries comprises instructional program class 14.2101.

14.2101 - Mining and Mineral Engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems.

• Example Program Names:

  • Mineral engineering
  • Mining and mineral engineering
  • Mining and mineral process engineering
  • Mining engineering

• Exclusion

  • Oil and gas engineering(14.2501)
  • Geological engineering(14.3901)
  • Mining engineering technology(15.0901)
  • Petroleum engineering technology(15.0903)
  • Geological sciences(40.0601)
  • Oil and gas drilling(46.0504)