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Data tables, 2016 Census

Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 - Skill-level Category (8A), Major Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 (43), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (11), Age (10) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2016 Census - 25% Sample Data

About this variable: Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 (43)

Definition

Major field of study (based on the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016)

'Field of study' refers to the discipline or area of learning or training associated with a particular course or program of study.

This variable refers to the predominant discipline or area of learning or training of a person's highest completed postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016.

This 'Major field of study' variable can be used either independently or in conjunction with the 'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' variable. When the latter is used with 'Major field of study,' it should be noted that different fields of study will be more common for different types of postsecondary qualifications. At the detailed program level, some programs are only offered by certain types of institutions.

There was an explicit instruction in the questionnaire which instructed respondents to be as specific as possible in indicating a subfield or subcategory of specialization within a broad discipline or area of training.

This variable is reported for persons aged 15 years and over in private households.

For comments on data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

Values

  1. Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 Footnote 1
  2. No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree
  3. 01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences
  4. 03. Natural resources and conservation
  5. 04. Architecture and related services
  6. 05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies
  7. 09. Communication, journalism and related programs
  8. 10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services
  9. 11. Computer and information sciences and support services
  10. 12. Personal and culinary services
  11. 13. Education
  12. 14. Engineering
  13. 15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
  14. 16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics
  15. 19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
  16. 22. Legal professions and studies
  17. 23. English language and literature/letters
  18. 24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
  19. 25. Library science
  20. 26. Biological and biomedical sciences
  21. 27. Mathematics and statistics
  22. 28. Military science, leadership and operational art
  23. 29. Military technologies and applied sciences
  24. 30. Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies
  25. 31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies
  26. 38. Philosophy and religious studies
  27. 39. Theology and religious vocations
  28. 40. Physical sciences
  29. 41. Science technologies/technicians
  30. 42. Psychology
  31. 43. Security and protective services
  32. 44. Public administration and social service professions
  33. 45. Social sciences
  34. 46. Construction trades
  35. 47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
  36. 48. Precision production
  37. 49. Transportation and materials moving
  38. 50. Visual and performing arts
  39. 51. Health professions and related programs
  40. 52. Business, management, marketing and related support services
  41. 54. History
  42. 55. French language and literature/letters
  43. 60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs

Footnotes

Footnote 1

This variable shows the two-digit series of CIP. For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs, Canada 2016: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/concepts/classification.

For information on collection, classification and data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016, Catalogue no. 98-500-X2016013.

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