Field of education code
Description
A code which identifies the field of education to which the course is classified
Format
Code category
Element (E)
Element #
461
Element Type
String
Width
6
Version Revision Date
Version
7.00
Years version active
2021
Input Packets
Packets/Groups it appears in
Allowable Values
| VALUE | MEANING |
|---|---|
| 000000 | Non-award course, BOTP, OUA unit, or cross-institutional |
| 010000 to 129999 | Field of education code |
Additional Information
The 2022 Instrument for Higher Education Data Collection has now been released. A new version of element E461 is available in the 2022 higher education reporting requirements.
Applications and Offers only
Course Offers
HEPs / TACs
Data is required.
Course Preferences
HEPs
Data is required.
TACs
Data is required in detailed submissions but optional in preliminary submission.