ProgramCIP 15.1503
Packaging Science
A program that focuses on the application of scientific, technological, design, and business principles to the development of packages and packaging materials, including raw material production, conversion of raw materials into usable forms, design, distribution, and post-use recycling and reuse. Includes instruction in principles of packaging, materials sciences, distribution and transportation, engineering and technology, graphic design, packaging regulations, and business and marketing.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
FieldFrom the federal list
JobsOfficial crosswalk
KnowledgeFrom O*NET
CoursesNext
ConceptsLater
Open questionsLater
01.
Leads to
7 jobs- Architectural and Engineering Managers11-9041
- Commercial and Industrial Designers27-1021
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary25-1032
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other17-3029
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians17-3026
- Industrial Engineers17-2112
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other25-1199
02.
Knowledge those jobs draw on
- Engineering and Technology5 of 7
- Design5 of 7
- Mathematics5 of 7
- English Language5 of 7
- Computers and Electronics4 of 7
- Mechanical4 of 7
- Production and Processing3 of 7
- Physics1 of 7
- Administration and Management1 of 7
- Customer and Personal Service1 of 7
- Education and Training1 of 7
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).