Holland Codes for College Majors

Diagram showing a Holland code hexagon with six career types: Realistic ("Doer"), Investigative ("Thinker"), Artistic ("Creator"), Social ("Helper"), Enterprising ("Persuader"), and Conventional ("Organizer"), each with symbols depicting the roles.

Realistic Majors/Programs of Study

Aeronautics / Aviation / Aerospace Science and Technology, General – RIE

Agricultural and Food Operations/Management – RES

Agricultural Animal Husbandry – RES

Airline / Commercial / Professional Pilot and Flight Crew – RIE

Animal Sciences, General – RIE

Baker/Pastry Chef – RSE

Civil Engineering – RIC

Commercial Photography – RIA

Computer Engineering – RIS

Computer Engineering, General – RIS

Construction Engineering Technology / Technician – RCI

Construction Management – REC

Design and Visual Communications, General – RIE

Electrocardiograph Technologist/Technician – RIS

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician – RSI

Fire Science/Firefighting – RES

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management – RES

Forestry, General – RIS

Funeral Services and Mortuary Science – RSE

Geological Engineering – RIE

Geophysical Engineering – RIE

Horticulture Science – REI

Industrial Radiologic Technologist – RIS

Industrial Technology / Technician – RIE

Landscaping Operations/Management – REI

Laser and Optical Technology – RIE

Material Engineering – RIE

Metal and Jewelry Arts – RES

Mining and Mineral Engineering – RIE

Nursery Operations/Management – REI

Ocean Engineering – RIE

Operations Management and Supervision – RES

Ornamental Horticulture Operations/Management – RES

Orthotics/Prosthetics – RSE

Plant Science, General – REI

Turf Management – REI

Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management – RES

Investigative Majors/Programs of Study

Actuarial Science – ISE

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering – IRE

Agricultural Economics – IAS

Agricultural Plant Psychology – IRS

Agronomy and Crop Science – IRS

Anthropology – IRE

Anthropology -IRE

Applied Mathematics – IRE

Archeology – IRE

Architecture – IAE

Architecture (BArch, BA / BS, MArch, MA / MS, PhD) – IAE

Astronomy – IRE

Atmospheric Science and Meterology – IRS

Audiology / Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology / Pathologist – ISR

Audiology/Hearing Sciences – ISR

Behavioral Sciences – IRE

Biochemistry – IRS

Biochemistry – IRS

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other – IRE

Biological and Physical Sciences – IRE

Biology / Biological Sciences, General –  IRE

Biomedical / Medical Engineering – IRE

Biomedical Sciences, General – IRS

Biopsychology – IRA

Biotechnology Research – IRS

Botany, General – IRS

Business / Managerial Economics – IAS

Business/Managerial Economics – IAS

Cadiovascular Technology/Technician – ISR

Cartography – IRE

Cell / Cellular and Molecular Biology – IRS

Chemical Engineering – IRE

Chemical Engineering – IRE

Chemistry, General – IRE

Chiropractic – ISR

Civil Engineering, General – IRE

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General – IAS

Clinical Laboratory Science / Medical Technology / Technologist – IRC

Computer and Information Sciences, General – IEC

Computer Science – IEC

Computer Systems Analysis / Analyst – IRE

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications –  IRC

Criminology – ISE

Criminology – ISE

Dentistry – IRS

Developmental and Child Psychology – IRS

Dietetics / Dietitian (RD) – ISE

Ecology – IRS

Economics, General – ICE

Economics, General – ISE

Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology / Technician – IRE

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering – IRE

Engineering, General – IRE

Entomology – IRS

Environmental Science – IER

Environmental Science/Studies –  IER

Environmental Studies – IER

Epidemiology – IRS

Family and Consumer Sciences / Human Sciences, General – IAS

Foreign Languages and Literature – ISE

Genetics, Plants and Animals – IRS

Geography – IRE

Geography – IRE

Geology / Earth Science, General – IRE

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other – ICR

Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences, General – IRE

Industrial and Organizational Psychology – IES

Industrial Engineering – IER

Information Science / Studies – IRE

International / Global Studies – IES

International Economics – IAS

International Relations and Affairs – IES

Kinesiology and Exercise Science – IRE

Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies – IAR

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other – IAR

Linguistics – IAS

Linguistics – IAS

Management Information Systems, General – ISR

Management Science, General – IRE

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography – IRE

Marketing Research – IER

Mathematics – IRE

Mathematics, General – IER

Mechanical Engineering – IRE

Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Technology / Technician – IRE

Medical Genetics – IRS

Medical Nutrition – ISR

Medical Radiologic Technologist/Technician – IRS

Medical Radiologic Technology / Science – Radiation Therapist – IRS

Microbiology, General – IRS

Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other – IAR (Codes will vary depending on emphasis.)

Natural Resources / Conservation, General – IRE

Neuroscience – IRE

Nuclear Engineering – IRE

Nuclear Medical Technology/Technician – IRS

Nutrition Sciences – ISE

Nutritional Sciences – ISE

Oceanography – IRS

Osteopathic Medicine – ISR

Pathology, Human and Animal – IRE

Pharmacy – IEC

Physician Assistant – ISA

Physics, General – IRE

Physiology, General – IRE

Pre-Dentistry Studies – ISR

Pre-Medicine Studies – IRS

Pre-Veterinary Studies – IRS

Psychology, General – ISE

Social Psychology – ISA

Sociology – IER

Sociology – IER

Speech Language Pathology – ISR

Surveying – IER

Toxicology – IRE

Urban Studies / Affairs – IES

Urban Studies/Affairs – IES

Zoology / Animal Biology – IRE

Zoology, General – IRE

Artistic Majors/Programs of Study

Advertising – ESA

American Literature – ASE

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects – AI

Art / Art Studies, General – AR, ASI

Cinematography and Film / Video Production – AES

Commercial and Advertising Art – AER

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other – AES

Computer Graphics – ARE

Creative Writing – AES

Dance Therapy – ASI

Dance, General – AER

Design and Applied Arts, Other – AIE

Digital Communication and Media / Multimedia – ASI

Drama and Dramatics / Theatre Arts, General – AES

English / Language Arts Teacher Education – ASE

English Language and Literature / Letters, Other – ASE

English Language and Literature, General – ASE

Fashion / Apparel Design – AER

Film / Cinema Studies – AES

Fine / Studio Arts, General – AES

Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other – AR, ASI

Foreign Languages and Literatures, General – AIS

French Language and Literature – ASE

General Studies – AS

German Language and Literature – AIE

Graphic Design – AES

Illustration – AR

Industrial Design – AER

Interior Design – AES

Interior Design – AES

Journalism – AES

Journalism – AES

Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) – AIR

Music – General Performance – AES

Music Performance, General – ASI

Music Teacher Education – SAE

Music Theory and Composition – ASE

Music, General – ASI

Painting – ASE

Philosophy – AIS

Photography – AES

Photography – AES

Playwriting and Screenwriting – ASE

Spanish Language and Literature – ASE

Spanish, German, French Language and Literature – AIE

Speech and Rhetorical Studies – ASE

Visual and Performing Arts – AES

Visual and Performing Arts, General – AES

Social Majors/Programs of Study

Air Traffic Controller – SER

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling – SEI

American / United States Studies / Civilization – SEI

Art Teacher Education – SAE

Art Teacher Education – SAE

Art Therapy SIA

Athletic Training / Trainer – SRE

Bible / Biblical Studies – SAE

Child Development – SAC

Clinical Psychology – SEI

College/Student Counseling and Personnel Services – SEA

Communication Disorders, General – SIE

Community Organization and Advocacy – SEC

Counseling Psychology – SIE

Dental Hygiene / Hygienist – SAI

Dental Hygienist – SAI

Dietetics – SEI

Early Childhood Education and Teaching – SAC

Education of the Blind, Deaf and Visually Handicapped – SEC

Education, General – SAE

Elementary Education and Teaching – SAC

Exercise Physiology – SIR

Exercise Sciences/Physiology – SIR

Family and Marriage Counseling – SAE

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General – SEI

Foreign Language Interpretation/Translation – SIE

Gerontological Services – SEA

Health and Physical Education / Fitness, Other – SER

Health and Physical Education, General – SRE

Health Teacher Education – SAE

History, General – SEI

Home Economics – SEI

Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration / Management – SER

Hospital/Health Facilities Administration – SER

Human Development and Family Studies, General – SAE

Human Resources Management – SEC

Humanities / Humanistic Studies -SAI

Junior High / Intermediate / Middle School Education and Teaching – SAE

Kindergarten / Preschool Education and Teaching – SAC

Library Science – SEA

Mathematics Teacher Education – SIA

Missionary Studies and Evangelism – SEA

Music Therapy – SAE

Naturopathic Medicine – SIR

Nursing – SIE

Nursing / Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) – SIA

Nursing Midwifery – SIR

Nursing, Other – SIC

Nursing, Pediatric – SIA

Nursing, Surgical – SIA

Occupational Therapy – SRE

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching – SRA

Physical Therapy – SRI

Physician Assistant – ISA

Podiatry – SIR

Pre-Ministerial Studies – SAE

Pre-Pharmacy Studies – SAE

Psychoanalysis – SIA

Psychology, General – SIE

Public Health Education – SEA

Public Health Education and Promotion – SEA

Recreation Therapy – SEC

Religion / Religious Studies – SEA

Religious Education – SEA

Secondary Education and Teaching – SAE/ASE

Sign Language Interpreter – SCE

Social Sciences, General – SIE

Social Sciences, Other – SIE

Social Studies Teacher Education – SIA

Social Work – SEC

Special Education and Teaching, General – SEC

Speech-Language Pathology / Pathologist – SIA

Sport and Fitness Administration / Management – ECR

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels – SAI

Teaching English as a Second Language – SER

Theology / Theological Studies – SAE

Trade and Industrial Teacher Education – SR

Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling – SER

Women’s Studies – SEI

Enterprising Majors/Programs of Study

Acting and Directing – EAS

Advertising – ESA

Agribusiness / Agricultural Business Operations – ESR

Agriculture Business Management – ESR

Agriculture, General – ESR

Art History, Criticism and Conservation – ERS

Broadcast Journalism – EAS

Broadcast Journalism – EAS

Business / Commerce, General – ECR

Business Administration and Management, General – EC

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other – EC

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other – EC

Communication and Media Studies, Other – ESR

Communication Studies / Speech Communication and Rhetoric – EAS

Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other – EIC

Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration – EIC

Criminal Justice / Police Science – EIC

Criminal Justice / Safety Studies – EIC

Culinary Arts/Chef Training – ERS

Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Studies – EAS

Fashion Merchandising – ESA

Fashion Merchandising – ESA

Fashion, Apparel and Textiles, General – ESA

Finance, General – ECS

Financial Planning – ESC

Health / Health Care Administration / Management – ESC

Higher Education Administration – ESR

History – ESR

Hospitality Administration / Management, General – ESR

Hospitality Administration and Management – ESR

Hotel / Motel Administration / Management – ESR

Hotel and Restaurant Management – ERS

Human Resources Management / Personnel Administration, General – ESC

Information Technology – EIS

Insurance and Risk Management – ESC

International Business – ESI

International Business / Trade / Commerce – ESI

Law – ESI

Legal Studies, General – ESI

Logistics and Materials Management – ESR

Marketing / Marketing Management, General – ECI

Marketing, Other – ESR

Mass Communication / Media Studies – EAS

Music Management and Merchandising – ESA

Natural Resources Law Enforcement – ERS

Non-Profit Management – ESI

Office Management and Supervision – ESC

Organizational Behavior Studies – ESR

Organizational Communication, General – ESR

Park and Recreation Management – ESR

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management – ESC

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies – ESR

Political Science and Government, General – ESI

Public Administration – ESR

Public Administration – ESR

Public Health, General – EIS

Public Policy Analysis – EIS

Public Relations – ESA

Public Relations / Image Management – EAS

Radio and Television – ESC

Radio and Television Broadcasting – ESC

Real Estate – ESR

Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General – EC

Sports and Fitness Administration and Management – ERS

Conventional Majors/Programs of Study

Accounting – CEI

Accounting and Business / Management – CEI

Computer and Information Systems Security – CIR

Electrolysis Technician  – CRE

Hematology Technology/Technician – CSE

Human Services, General – CSE

Legal Assistant / Paralegal – CSE

Medical Administrative Assistant – CES  

Medical Laboratory Assistant – CRI

Medical Records Technology/Technician – CIS

Ophthalmic Medical Assistant/Technologist – CIS