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Population 15 years and over by highest degree, certificate or diploma, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

  2001
Definitions and notes Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
  number
Total 23,901,360 419,015 106,695 732,365 589,370
No degree, certificate or diploma 7,935,075 185,075 42,145 272,960 229,310
High school graduation certificate 5,499,885 70,455 20,690 128,020 134,040
Trades certificate or diploma 2,598,925 70,520 13,435 103,205 66,645
College certificate or diploma 3,578,400 45,560 15,850 107,335 81,545
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 601,425 7,455 2,385 18,190 11,215
Bachelor's degree 2,411,475 27,245 8,615 67,765 46,485
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 382,955 2,580 1,095 10,070 5,855
Medical degree 122,535 1,545 380 3,705 1,930
Master's degree 642,055 7,255 1,750 17,460 10,260
Earned doctorate 128,625 1,315 350 3,655 2,085
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified: 2004-09-01.

For more statistical information, consult 2001 Census.

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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