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Population 15 years and over by highest degree, certificate or diploma, by
provinces and territories (1996 Census)
| Definitions
and notes |
Canada |
Newfoundland and Labrador |
Prince Edward
Island |
Nova Scotia |
New Brunswick |
| |
number |
| Total |
22,628,925 |
437,345 |
103,755 |
719,970 |
585,020 |
| No degree, certificate or diploma |
8,331,615 |
206,250 |
45,295 |
295,425 |
246,085 |
| Secondary (high) school graduation
certificate |
5,217,205 |
75,760 |
18,890 |
124,065 |
131,225 |
| Trades certificate or diploma |
2,372,000 |
69,035 |
12,405 |
99,860 |
63,780 |
| Other non-university certificate or diploma |
3,181,840 |
43,040 |
14,140 |
95,340 |
73,985 |
| University certificate or
diploma below bachelor level |
525,560 |
7,735 |
1,980 |
17,210 |
10,310 |
| Bachelor's degree |
1,979,460 |
24,700 |
7,995 |
58,765 |
41,560 |
| University certificate or
diploma above bachelor level |
310,820 |
2,275 |
1,020 |
8,975 |
5,360 |
| Medical degree |
105,050 |
1,425 |
365 |
3,235 |
1,830 |
| Master's degree |
501,505 |
5,900 |
1,455 |
14,020 |
9,110 |
| Earned doctorate |
103,855 |
1,220 |
205 |
3,075 |
1,770 |
| Source: Statistics
Canada, 1996 Census Nation tables. |
| Last modified: 2004-09-01. |
For additional statistical information on the population by education, consult
the 1996 Census Nation tables.
For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the Statistical data documentation.
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