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Population 15 years and over by highest degree, certificate or diploma (1986 to 2006 Census)
Related tables: Educational attainment.
| 1986 | 1991 | 1996 | 2001 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| number | |||||
| Total | 19,634,100 | 21,304,740 | 22,628,925 | 23,901,360 | 25,664,220 |
| No degree, certificate or diploma | 9,384,100 | 8,639,900 | 8,331,615 | 7,935,075 | 6,098,325 |
| High school graduation certificate | 3,985,820 | 4,967,330 | 5,217,205 | 5,499,885 | 6,553,420 |
| Trades certificate or diploma | 1,969,650 | 2,342,105 | 2,372,000 | 2,598,925 | 2,785,420 |
| College certificate or diploma | 2,034,465 | 2,494,460 | 3,181,845 | 3,578,400 | 4,435,140 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 381,585 | 441,200 | 525,565 | 601,425 | 1,136,145 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,254,250 | 1,585,775 | 1,979,465 | 2,411,475 | 2,981,465 |
| University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 189,000 | 264,845 | 310,820 | 382,955 | 493,540 |
| Medical degree | 74,945 | 90,835 | 105,050 | 122,535 | 136,845 |
| Master's degree | 293,335 | 394,750 | 501,505 | 642,055 | 866,975 |
| Earned doctorate | 66,950 | 83,545 | 103,855 | 128,625 | 176,945 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population. Last modified: 2009-10-06. | |||||
For more statistical information, consult 2006 Census.
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