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Population 15 years and over by highest degree, certificate or diploma (1986-2001
Censuses)
| Definitions and notes |
1986 |
1991 |
1996 |
2001 |
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number |
| Total |
19,634,100 |
21,304,740 |
22,628,925 |
23,901,360 |
| No degree, certificate or diploma |
9,384,100 |
8,639,900 |
8,331,615 |
7,935,075 |
| High school graduation certificate |
3,985,820 |
4,967,330 |
5,217,205 |
5,499,885 |
| Trades certificate or diploma |
1,969,650 |
2,342,105 |
2,372,000 |
2,598,925 |
| College certificate or diploma |
2,034,465 |
2,494,460 |
3,181,845 |
3,578,400 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level |
381,585 |
441,200 |
525,565 |
601,425 |
| Bachelor's degree |
1,254,250 |
1,585,775 |
1,979,465 |
2,411,475 |
| University certificate or diploma above bachelor level |
189,000 |
264,845 |
310,820 |
382,955 |
| Medical degree |
74,945 |
90,835 |
105,050 |
122,535 |
| Master's degree |
293,335 |
394,750 |
501,505 |
642,055 |
| Earned doctorate |
66,950 |
83,545 |
103,855 |
128,625 |
| 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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