Decode the CIP. Understand how institutions classify and report their programs. See how reliable those classifications really are.
Get accuracy ratings for every CIP code used in U.S. higher education and make confident, data-driven decisions
CIP Search
Search any CIP code to see its how program distribution, usage across institutions, and related classifications.
| Program Name Distribution | See which program names institutions typically use for each CIP code |
| Accuracy Ratings | Identify CIP codes with high rates or large percentages of misclassification |
| Misclassification Detection | Discover program names that may be incorrectly classified under a given CIP |
| Alternative CIP Suggestions | Get recommended CIP designations for misclassified programs |
Program Search
Search any program name to see its CIP classification, composition breakdown, and accuracy rating.
| CIP Code Distribution | Enter a program name and see what percentage of CIP codes are used for similar programs |
| Classification Patterns | Discover how institutions classify programs with the same or similar names |
| Multi-CIP Analysis | Understand when one program type is spread across multiple CIP codes |
| Data Reliability Context | Know when program data is clean vs. scattered across classifications |
How will this Help You
Strategic Program Planning
See how similar programs are classified across institutions to identify true market saturation vs. fragmented data, guiding where to invest resources
New Program Validation
Verify real market gaps before launching programs by understanding actual enrollment distributions beyond misleading aggregated CIP data
Informed Decisions
Allocate budgets confidently by distinguishing truly distinct programs from statistical duplicates hidden in poor classifications