Tabulation: Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (15), Age Groups (8B), Major Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 (14), Labour Force Status (8), Location of Study Compared with Province or Territory of Residence (6), Attendance at School (3) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Divisions, 2011 National Household Survey

• Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 (14): Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011
• Location of study compared with province or territory of residence (6): Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence
• Attendance at school (3): Total - Attendance at school
• Age groups (8B): Total - Age groups
• Sex (3): Total - Sex

This table details highest certificate, diploma or degree , age groups , major field of study - classification of instructional programs 2011 , labour force status , location of study compared with province or territory of residence , attendance at school and sex for the population aged 15 years and over, in private households in Greater Vancouver
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 4} = 24.4 %

Highest certificate, diploma or degree (15)	Labour force status (8)
	Total - Labour force status^Footnote 5	In the labour force	Employed	Unemployed	Not in the labour force	Participation rate	Employment rate	Unemployment rate
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 6	1,926,225	1,273,335	1,182,390	90,940	652,890	66.1	61.4	7.1
No certificate, diploma or degree	280,875	99,365	85,925	13,440	181,510	35.4	30.6	13.5
High school diploma or equivalent^Footnote 7	515,765	323,750	296,000	27,750	192,015	62.8	57.4	8.6
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^Footnote 8	1,129,585	850,220	800,470	49,755	279,370	75.3	70.9	5.9
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma^Footnote 9	155,730	109,940	102,605	7,335	45,795	70.6	65.9	6.7
Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)^Footnote 10	82,635	57,925	53,875	4,055	24,705	70.1	65.2	7.0
Registered Apprenticeship certificate^Footnote 11	73,100	52,010	48,730	3,280	21,090	71.1	66.7	6.3
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma	313,635	234,260	220,510	13,750	79,370	74.7	70.3	5.9
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level^Footnote 12	126,570	91,230	85,500	5,730	35,345	72.1	67.6	6.3
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above	533,650	414,790	391,850	22,940	118,855	77.7	73.4	5.5
Bachelor's degree	339,435	264,355	249,040	15,310	75,080	77.9	73.4	5.8
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level	53,645	40,665	38,645	2,025	12,975	75.8	72.0	5.0
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry	14,875	11,450	11,040	410	3,420	77.0	74.2	3.6
Master's degree	104,915	82,365	77,720	4,650	22,550	78.5	74.1	5.6
Earned doctorate^Footnote 13	20,780	15,950	15,400	550	4,835	76.8	74.1	3.4

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Footnote(s)

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.

Footnote 2

'Location of study compared with province or territory of residence' indicates whether the 'Location of study' is the same as the province or territory of residence in 2011, a different Canadian province or territory, or outside Canada. 'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country of the institution where 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 or 'Location of study,' refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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.

Footnote 4

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.

Footnote 5

In the past, this variable was called Labour force activity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Footnote 11

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

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.

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.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011047.