Census Profile, 2016 Census
Calgary, City [Census subdivision], Alberta and Alberta [Province]
Characteristic |
Calgary, CY Alberta [Census subdivision] |
Alberta [Province] |
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Total | Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | |
Counts (unless otherwise specified) | ||||||
Highest certificate, diploma or degree | ||||||
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 | 996,120 | 494,600 | 501,520 | 3,206,050 | 1,602,810 | 1,603,235 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 134,625 | 68,690 | 65,940 | 540,665 | 284,020 | 256,640 |
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 | 257,270 | 128,580 | 128,690 | 895,885 | 440,665 | 455,220 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 604,220 | 297,330 | 306,890 | 1,769,500 | 878,130 | 891,375 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 65,530 | 48,650 | 16,875 | 309,465 | 242,160 | 67,305 |
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 | 23,970 | 13,670 | 10,295 | 94,735 | 56,255 | 38,480 |
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 | 41,560 | 34,980 | 6,580 | 214,730 | 185,905 | 28,825 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 175,835 | 74,320 | 101,520 | 615,480 | 250,590 | 364,895 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 31,725 | 13,060 | 18,670 | 94,620 | 36,875 | 57,750 |
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 331,130 | 161,295 | 169,830 | 749,930 | 348,510 | 401,425 |
Bachelor's degree | 230,410 | 109,185 | 121,225 | 530,085 | 235,610 | 294,470 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 17,390 | 8,025 | 9,365 | 39,955 | 18,075 | 21,880 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 8,665 | 4,235 | 4,430 | 21,850 | 11,810 | 10,045 |
Master's degree | 63,990 | 33,010 | 30,975 | 133,265 | 67,215 | 66,055 |
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 | 10,680 | 6,845 | 3,835 | 24,770 | 15,805 | 8,965 |
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 146 | 721,285 | 359,765 | 361,525 | 2,257,820 | 1,131,030 | 1,126,795 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 58,925 | 32,105 | 26,820 | 244,755 | 136,085 | 108,675 |
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 | 157,950 | 80,655 | 77,290 | 569,435 | 283,290 | 286,145 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 504,415 | 247,005 | 257,415 | 1,443,635 | 711,655 | 731,975 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 50,465 | 38,095 | 12,370 | 238,220 | 189,180 | 49,035 |
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 | 17,785 | 10,355 | 7,430 | 69,415 | 42,445 | 26,970 |
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 | 32,680 | 27,735 | 4,940 | 168,805 | 146,740 | 22,065 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 141,500 | 60,555 | 80,950 | 496,375 | 203,350 | 293,020 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 25,565 | 10,545 | 15,015 | 73,315 | 29,315 | 44,005 |
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 286,890 | 137,805 | 149,080 | 635,730 | 289,810 | 345,920 |
Bachelor's degree | 198,550 | 93,365 | 105,180 | 448,235 | 197,045 | 251,195 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 14,520 | 6,600 | 7,925 | 32,095 | 14,155 | 17,940 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 7,715 | 3,545 | 4,170 | 18,855 | 9,505 | 9,350 |
Master's degree | 57,410 | 28,975 | 28,435 | 116,975 | 57,230 | 59,740 |
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 | 8,695 | 5,330 | 3,365 | 19,570 | 11,875 | 7,695 |
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 | ||||||
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 | 996,120 | 494,595 | 501,520 | 3,206,045 | 1,602,810 | 1,603,235 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 | 391,900 | 197,270 | 194,630 | 1,436,545 | 724,680 | 711,865 |
Education | 35,200 | 7,430 | 27,770 | 121,930 | 29,000 | 92,930 |
13. Education | 35,200 | 7,430 | 27,770 | 121,930 | 29,000 | 92,930 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 19,945 | 8,325 | 11,615 | 49,660 | 20,960 | 28,705 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 3,260 | 2,265 | 1,000 | 9,130 | 6,305 | 2,820 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 16,685 | 6,065 | 10,620 | 40,535 | 14,650 | 25,885 |
Humanities | 27,695 | 10,045 | 17,650 | 69,305 | 27,480 | 41,830 |
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics | 3,040 | 625 | 2,415 | 6,790 | 1,620 | 5,170 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 6,980 | 1,840 | 5,140 | 15,110 | 4,270 | 10,840 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 8,530 | 2,860 | 5,670 | 20,660 | 7,275 | 13,390 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 | 125 | 60 | 60 | 225 | 105 | 125 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 1,855 | 1,015 | 840 | 4,890 | 2,750 | 2,140 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 2,675 | 1,620 | 1,055 | 11,435 | 6,560 | 4,865 |
54. History | 3,755 | 1,875 | 1,880 | 8,600 | 4,560 | 4,045 |
55. French language and literature/letters | 735 | 150 | 590 | 1,595 | 345 | 1,250 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 65,555 | 23,275 | 42,280 | 159,735 | 51,705 | 108,030 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 740 | 130 | 610 | 2,345 | 470 | 1,875 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 8,135 | 2,740 | 5,390 | 17,180 | 6,320 | 10,865 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 7,735 | 825 | 6,905 | 28,750 | 2,185 | 26,570 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 12,200 | 4,305 | 7,895 | 29,000 | 9,355 | 19,645 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 | 860 | 200 | 660 | 2,190 | 605 | 1,580 |
42. Psychology | 10,295 | 2,320 | 7,975 | 27,275 | 6,765 | 20,515 |
45. Social sciences | 25,595 | 12,760 | 12,835 | 52,985 | 26,000 | 26,985 |
Business, management and public administration | 139,610 | 58,555 | 81,055 | 361,530 | 133,045 | 228,485 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 170 | 65 | 105 | 670 | 155 | 520 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 6,940 | 1,190 | 5,750 | 21,565 | 4,015 | 17,555 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 132,500 | 57,295 | 75,200 | 339,295 | 128,885 | 210,410 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 32,330 | 17,590 | 14,740 | 72,850 | 38,330 | 34,525 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 10,175 | 4,085 | 6,090 | 25,850 | 10,955 | 14,895 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 6,035 | 2,920 | 3,115 | 15,410 | 7,270 | 8,145 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 | 310 | 115 | 195 | 555 | 170 | 385 |
40. Physical sciences | 14,480 | 10,030 | 4,450 | 26,130 | 17,875 | 8,255 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 1,335 | 450 | 890 | 4,900 | 2,055 | 2,845 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 27,215 | 17,605 | 9,615 | 60,830 | 37,710 | 23,120 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 22,150 | 15,385 | 6,760 | 48,975 | 32,855 | 16,125 |
25. Library science | 1,465 | 210 | 1,250 | 4,295 | 515 | 3,780 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 3,305 | 1,810 | 1,495 | 7,050 | 4,020 | 3,035 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 | 300 | 190 | 105 | 515 | 330 | 185 |
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies | 141,815 | 120,895 | 20,915 | 463,185 | 415,665 | 47,520 |
04. Architecture and related services | 5,365 | 3,280 | 2,090 | 11,325 | 7,140 | 4,190 |
14. Engineering | 58,795 | 46,705 | 12,085 | 110,345 | 89,275 | 21,070 |
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields | 26,800 | 21,745 | 5,050 | 84,800 | 72,145 | 12,655 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 30 | 0 | 30 | 60 | 10 | 50 |
46. Construction trades | 22,110 | 21,410 | 700 | 100,370 | 96,810 | 3,560 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 19,165 | 18,560 | 610 | 103,880 | 100,100 | 3,785 |
48. Precision production | 9,545 | 9,195 | 345 | 52,400 | 50,195 | 2,205 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 9,060 | 4,780 | 4,280 | 44,270 | 27,245 | 17,025 |
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences | 4,675 | 2,635 | 2,035 | 28,440 | 17,860 | 10,580 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 4,390 | 2,145 | 2,245 | 15,830 | 9,390 | 6,445 |
Health and related fields | 82,120 | 17,450 | 64,665 | 270,920 | 51,220 | 219,700 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies | 6,895 | 3,390 | 3,500 | 19,300 | 9,110 | 10,195 |
51. Health professions and related programs | 72,705 | 12,735 | 59,975 | 245,265 | 38,460 | 206,810 |
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs | 2,510 | 1,320 | 1,190 | 6,350 | 3,650 | 2,695 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 23,615 | 11,355 | 12,260 | 95,140 | 45,720 | 49,415 |
12. Personal and culinary services | 15,870 | 5,100 | 10,770 | 57,285 | 14,985 | 42,305 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 105 | 100 | 10 | 250 | 230 | 20 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 150 | 125 | 20 | 740 | 655 | 85 |
43. Security and protective services | 3,300 | 2,235 | 1,070 | 16,985 | 11,590 | 5,400 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 4,195 | 3,805 | 395 | 19,880 | 18,270 | 1,610 |
Other | 65 | 20 | 45 | 150 | 60 | 95 |
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other | 65 | 20 | 45 | 145 | 60 | 95 |
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 151 | 721,290 | 359,765 | 361,525 | 2,257,820 | 1,131,025 | 1,126,795 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 | 216,870 | 112,760 | 104,110 | 814,190 | 419,370 | 394,820 |
Education | 26,955 | 5,300 | 21,655 | 91,020 | 19,920 | 71,105 |
13. Education | 26,955 | 5,300 | 21,655 | 91,025 | 19,920 | 71,100 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 16,540 | 6,825 | 9,720 | 40,255 | 16,670 | 23,585 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 2,685 | 1,855 | 835 | 7,095 | 4,810 | 2,285 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 13,860 | 4,975 | 8,890 | 33,155 | 11,860 | 21,300 |
Humanities | 23,150 | 8,225 | 14,925 | 55,985 | 21,840 | 34,145 |
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics | 2,605 | 525 | 2,075 | 5,690 | 1,310 | 4,380 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 5,900 | 1,535 | 4,365 | 12,345 | 3,425 | 8,920 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 7,335 | 2,415 | 4,925 | 17,320 | 6,020 | 11,300 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 | 115 | 60 | 60 | 200 | 95 | 100 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 1,490 | 820 | 675 | 3,930 | 2,205 | 1,725 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 2,030 | 1,205 | 825 | 8,500 | 4,960 | 3,545 |
54. History | 3,140 | 1,550 | 1,590 | 6,855 | 3,565 | 3,285 |
55. French language and literature/letters | 540 | 125 | 415 | 1,140 | 245 | 895 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 56,225 | 19,655 | 36,570 | 135,545 | 42,855 | 92,685 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 620 | 120 | 500 | 2,025 | 425 | 1,600 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 7,085 | 2,340 | 4,750 | 14,880 | 5,360 | 9,520 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 6,305 | 650 | 5,650 | 23,730 | 1,770 | 21,960 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 10,600 | 3,520 | 7,085 | 25,095 | 7,395 | 17,705 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 | 730 | 175 | 560 | 1,790 | 530 | 1,255 |
42. Psychology | 8,670 | 1,870 | 6,800 | 22,460 | 5,290 | 17,170 |
45. Social sciences | 22,210 | 10,980 | 11,235 | 45,565 | 22,095 | 23,465 |
Business, management and public administration | 118,715 | 49,670 | 69,045 | 301,995 | 110,825 | 191,170 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 150 | 65 | 85 | 560 | 135 | 420 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 5,880 | 965 | 4,915 | 18,035 | 3,130 | 14,910 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 112,680 | 48,640 | 64,045 | 283,400 | 107,560 | 175,840 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 26,245 | 13,925 | 12,320 | 58,120 | 29,655 | 28,465 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 8,395 | 3,290 | 5,105 | 20,925 | 8,620 | 12,310 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 4,965 | 2,415 | 2,550 | 12,175 | 5,740 | 6,435 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 | 235 | 105 | 130 | 460 | 155 | 305 |
40. Physical sciences | 11,635 | 7,800 | 3,840 | 20,785 | 13,645 | 7,140 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 1,005 | 315 | 690 | 3,775 | 1,500 | 2,270 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 24,520 | 15,900 | 8,620 | 53,975 | 33,590 | 20,385 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 20,455 | 14,205 | 6,255 | 44,735 | 29,980 | 14,750 |
25. Library science | 1,170 | 175 | 995 | 3,400 | 440 | 2,965 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 2,645 | 1,370 | 1,270 | 5,420 | 2,915 | 2,500 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 | 255 | 155 | 100 | 420 | 255 | 165 |
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies | 117,940 | 99,370 | 18,570 | 376,875 | 335,210 | 41,670 |
04. Architecture and related services | 4,455 | 2,590 | 1,870 | 9,335 | 5,630 | 3,710 |
14. Engineering | 51,160 | 40,060 | 11,105 | 95,005 | 75,840 | 19,170 |
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields | 21,915 | 17,720 | 4,200 | 69,300 | 58,610 | 10,690 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 30 | 0 | 30 | 55 | 10 | 50 |
46. Construction trades | 18,070 | 17,465 | 605 | 80,455 | 77,430 | 3,020 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 15,070 | 14,590 | 480 | 81,470 | 78,290 | 3,180 |
48. Precision production | 7,235 | 6,950 | 290 | 41,255 | 39,405 | 1,850 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 7,880 | 4,035 | 3,840 | 35,820 | 21,060 | 14,760 |
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences | 3,905 | 2,140 | 1,770 | 21,990 | 12,970 | 9,025 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 3,975 | 1,900 | 2,075 | 13,825 | 8,090 | 5,740 |
Health and related fields | 67,345 | 14,730 | 52,620 | 217,640 | 42,225 | 175,410 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies | 5,845 | 2,915 | 2,930 | 15,955 | 7,530 | 8,425 |
51. Health professions and related programs | 59,250 | 10,680 | 48,565 | 196,250 | 31,775 | 164,475 |
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs | 2,255 | 1,130 | 1,120 | 5,435 | 2,925 | 2,505 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 18,845 | 9,350 | 9,500 | 76,300 | 37,755 | 38,540 |
12. Personal and culinary services | 12,480 | 4,170 | 8,310 | 44,755 | 12,085 | 32,670 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 75 | 65 | 10 | 190 | 170 | 20 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 75 | 70 | 10 | 460 | 410 | 50 |
43. Security and protective services | 2,690 | 1,850 | 835 | 14,100 | 9,595 | 4,505 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 3,525 | 3,190 | 335 | 16,795 | 15,490 | 1,305 |
Other | 50 | 15 | 35 | 115 | 55 | 60 |
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other | 50 | 15 | 30 | 110 | 55 | 60 |
Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada | ||||||
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 | 996,120 | 494,595 | 501,520 | 3,206,045 | 1,602,810 | 1,603,235 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 391,895 | 197,270 | 194,630 | 1,436,545 | 724,685 | 711,865 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 | 604,225 | 297,330 | 306,895 | 1,769,505 | 878,130 | 891,370 |
Location of study inside Canada | 445,535 | 220,010 | 225,530 | 1,424,855 | 709,950 | 714,905 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 308,335 | 151,155 | 157,180 | 1,064,560 | 530,135 | 534,430 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 137,205 | 68,855 | 68,345 | 360,290 | 179,815 | 180,475 |
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 | 158,685 | 77,325 | 81,365 | 344,645 | 168,180 | 176,465 |
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 | 18,875 | 10,835 | 8,035 | 45,690 | 25,545 | 20,145 |
Philippines | 27,065 | 10,425 | 16,640 | 68,760 | 26,480 | 42,280 |
India | 18,660 | 9,290 | 9,370 | 41,560 | 21,025 | 20,535 |
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 | 12,835 | 7,355 | 5,485 | 28,630 | 16,255 | 12,370 |
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 | 11,810 | 5,565 | 6,245 | 18,850 | 8,805 | 10,050 |
France | 1,175 | 680 | 495 | 2,150 | 1,275 | 875 |
Other | 68,265 | 33,170 | 35,095 | 139,010 | 68,800 | 70,210 |
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample dataCensus data footnote 157 | 721,290 | 359,760 | 361,525 | 2,257,820 | 1,131,030 | 1,126,795 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 216,870 | 112,760 | 104,115 | 814,190 | 419,375 | 394,820 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 | 504,420 | 247,000 | 257,415 | 1,443,630 | 711,655 | 731,980 |
Location of study inside Canada | 368,225 | 182,120 | 186,110 | 1,150,780 | 572,180 | 578,595 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 255,140 | 125,285 | 129,850 | 857,370 | 426,365 | 431,010 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 113,085 | 56,830 | 56,255 | 293,410 | 145,820 | 147,590 |
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 | 136,190 | 64,885 | 71,305 | 292,850 | 139,470 | 153,380 |
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 | 14,895 | 8,320 | 6,570 | 34,655 | 18,640 | 16,015 |
Philippines | 25,035 | 9,555 | 15,485 | 64,000 | 24,435 | 39,565 |
India | 16,850 | 8,250 | 8,600 | 37,240 | 18,505 | 18,740 |
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 | 9,220 | 5,280 | 3,945 | 20,065 | 11,390 | 8,675 |
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 | 10,390 | 4,800 | 5,590 | 16,600 | 7,630 | 8,965 |
France | 1,025 | 600 | 425 | 1,870 | 1,105 | 765 |
Other | 58,770 | 28,080 | 30,690 | 118,425 | 57,770 | 60,655 |
Source
Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.
How to cite
How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Calgary, CY [Census subdivision], Alberta and Alberta [Province] (table). Census Profile. 2016 Census. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-316-X2016001. Ottawa. Released November 29, 2017.
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/dp-pd/prof/index.cfm?Lang=E (accessed June 23, 2024).
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