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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (15), Age Groups (13B), Major Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 (14), Location of Study (29), Attendance at School (3) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details highest certificate, diploma or degree , age groups , major field of study - classification of instructional programs 2011 , location of study , attendance at school and sex for the population aged 15 years and over, in private households in OntarioFootnote 4
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 5 = 27.1 %
Highest certificate, diploma or degree (15) Age groups (13B)
Total - Age groups 15 to 24 years 15 to 19 years 20 to 24 years 25 to 64 years 25 to 34 years 25 to 29 years 30 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and over
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 6 10,473,665 1,702,350 856,950 845,395 7,018,880 1,602,030 808,445 793,580 1,755,860 2,047,605 1,613,395 990,185 762,255
No certificate, diploma or degree 1,954,520 587,905 514,165 73,740 769,575 123,230 65,855 57,380 142,250 242,725 261,365 282,700 314,345
High school diploma or equivalentFootnote 7 2,801,805 689,945 307,825 382,120 1,702,160 353,560 182,470 171,090 379,815 532,225 436,560 233,055 176,645
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 8 5,717,340 424,500 34,960 389,540 4,547,150 1,125,235 560,120 565,120 1,233,790 1,272,655 915,460 474,425 271,265
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diplomaFootnote 9 771,140 40,475 8,545 31,925 546,565 91,470 44,060 47,415 121,410 179,425 154,260 109,275 74,825
Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)Footnote 10 419,330 23,190 5,135 18,050 302,400 50,330 23,720 26,610 69,280 99,770 83,020 55,510 38,230
Registered Apprenticeship certificateFootnote 11 351,805 17,285 3,410 13,875 244,160 41,140 20,335 20,805 52,130 79,650 71,240 53,765 36,590
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 2,070,875 175,540 19,535 156,000 1,654,395 397,810 196,260 201,550 436,360 493,590 326,640 152,275 88,665
University certificate or diploma below bachelor levelFootnote 12 427,145 39,950 5,220 34,730 318,130 69,210 34,700 34,505 85,155 92,355 71,415 42,975 26,095
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,448,175 168,545 1,660 166,880 2,028,055 566,755 285,100 281,650 590,870 507,285 363,145 169,900 81,680
Bachelor's degree 1,515,075 138,620 1,355 137,270 1,243,250 368,700 193,935 174,765 362,305 301,800 210,445 89,150 44,055
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 291,785 19,605 310 19,295 240,520 65,450 32,855 32,600 69,640 61,285 44,140 21,545 10,115
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 64,875 1,200 0 1,200 52,970 13,390 6,370 7,020 15,090 13,985 10,505 5,680 5,035
Master's degree 489,935 8,770 0 8,770 424,165 108,795 49,170 59,625 124,525 109,525 81,320 40,895 16,105
Earned doctorateFootnote 13 86,510 350 0 355 67,155 10,415 2,775 7,635 19,315 20,690 16,740 12,630 6,370

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Footnote 1

'Major field of study' is defined as the main discipline or subject of learning. It is collected for the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school or secondary school level and classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011. This variable shows the 'primary groupings,' a CIP variant.

For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs, Canada 2011, Catalogue no. 12-590-X available from: www.statcan.gc.ca/concepts/classification-eng.htm.

We recommend that users not make comparisons between categories of the CIP Canada 2011 and the CIP Canada 2000 classification systems on the basis of their labels. Even though many entries in the two classifications are similar, direct comparison could be inappropriate, given the numerous changes made at the detailed level to update the classification.

For comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 2

'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country of the institution from which the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

Users should be aware that some respondents may have reported the physical location of study rather than the location of the certificate, diploma or degree-granting institution. This could affect the responses of those who obtained a certificate, diploma or degree through a joint program or by distance learning with credentials granted in another province or country. In particular, a number of persons reported a location of study for a university credential in one of the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), even though there were no educational institutions in the territories with the authority to grant university degrees.

For any other comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 3

Refers to attendance at a school, college, CEGEP or university at any time during the nine-month period between September 2010 and May 10, 2011. Attendance at school is reported only for course work that could be used as credit towards a certificate, diploma or degree.

Note: Data quality - Attendance at school

It is believed that a small proportion of respondents interpreted the National Household Survey (NHS) question as 'Has this person ever attended a school, college, CEGEP or university?,' rather than the actual question 'At any time since September 2010, has this person attended a school, college, CEGEP or university?' As a result, the 2011 NHS could have overestimated categories with small proportions of school attendance, such as older age groups. We recommend that the data on school attendance be used with caution.

For any other comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 4

Excludes National Household Survey data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements.

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Footnote 5

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.

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Footnote 6

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.


For further definitions, refer to the National Household Survey Dictionary, Catalogue no. 99-000-X. For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 7

'High school diploma or equivalent' refers to graduation from a secondary school or equivalent. It excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 8

'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes 'apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas', 'college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas' and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

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Footnote 9

'Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)' includes trades certificates or diplomas such as pre-employment or vocational certificates and diplomas from brief trade programs completed at community colleges, institutes of technology, vocational centres, and similar institutions.

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'Registered Apprenticeship certificate' includes Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation.

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Footnote 10

'Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)' includes trades certificates or diplomas such as pre-employment or vocational certificates and diplomas from brief trade programs completed at community colleges, institutes of technology, vocational centres, and similar institutions.

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Footnote 11

'Registered Apprenticeship certificate' includes Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation.

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Footnote 12

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below bachelor level' was over-reported in the National Household Survey (NHS). This category likely includes some responses that are actually college certificates or diplomas, bachelor's degrees or other types of education (e.g., university transfer programs, bachelor's programs completed in other countries, incomplete bachelor's programs, non-university professional designations). We recommend users interpret the results for the 'University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level' category with caution.

For any other comments on data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 13

'Earned doctorate.' This category refers to persons who have completed a doctorate degree awarded by a university. This includes, for example, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.). It does not include honorary doctorates.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011040.

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