Census Profile, 2016 Census
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula [Economic region], Ontario and Alberta [Province]
Characteristic |
Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula Ontario [Economic region] |
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 | 1,160,790 | 561,150 | 599,640 | 3,206,050 | 1,602,810 | 1,603,235 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 216,850 | 108,530 | 108,315 | 540,665 | 284,020 | 256,640 |
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 | 341,945 | 165,610 | 176,330 | 895,885 | 440,665 | 455,220 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 602,000 | 287,010 | 314,990 | 1,769,500 | 878,130 | 891,375 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 85,730 | 61,340 | 24,390 | 309,465 | 242,160 | 67,305 |
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 | 39,880 | 24,325 | 15,555 | 94,735 | 56,255 | 38,480 |
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 | 45,855 | 37,015 | 8,840 | 214,730 | 185,905 | 28,825 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 271,820 | 115,385 | 156,435 | 615,480 | 250,590 | 364,895 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 20,805 | 9,320 | 11,485 | 94,620 | 36,875 | 57,750 |
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 223,645 | 100,960 | 122,680 | 749,930 | 348,510 | 401,425 |
Bachelor's degree | 152,885 | 66,235 | 86,650 | 530,085 | 235,610 | 294,470 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 15,075 | 6,590 | 8,485 | 39,955 | 18,075 | 21,880 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 6,720 | 3,830 | 2,885 | 21,850 | 11,810 | 10,045 |
Master's degree | 41,660 | 19,745 | 21,910 | 133,265 | 67,215 | 66,055 |
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 | 7,310 | 4,565 | 2,745 | 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 | 737,185 | 357,760 | 379,425 | 2,257,820 | 1,131,030 | 1,126,795 |
No certificate, diploma or degree | 80,630 | 44,510 | 36,115 | 244,755 | 136,085 | 108,675 |
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 | 201,950 | 102,155 | 99,790 | 569,435 | 283,290 | 286,145 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 454,610 | 211,095 | 243,510 | 1,443,635 | 711,655 | 731,975 |
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 56,170 | 40,020 | 16,145 | 238,220 | 189,180 | 49,035 |
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 | 26,340 | 16,080 | 10,265 | 69,415 | 42,445 | 26,970 |
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 | 29,825 | 23,945 | 5,880 | 168,805 | 146,740 | 22,065 |
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 209,935 | 89,370 | 120,565 | 496,375 | 203,350 | 293,020 |
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 13,930 | 6,235 | 7,695 | 73,315 | 29,315 | 44,005 |
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 174,575 | 75,470 | 99,105 | 635,730 | 289,810 | 345,920 |
Bachelor's degree | 118,940 | 50,150 | 68,785 | 448,235 | 197,045 | 251,195 |
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 11,635 | 4,765 | 6,865 | 32,095 | 14,155 | 17,940 |
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 5,320 | 2,745 | 2,575 | 18,855 | 9,505 | 9,350 |
Master's degree | 33,205 | 14,680 | 18,520 | 116,975 | 57,230 | 59,740 |
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 | 5,480 | 3,130 | 2,350 | 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 | 1,160,790 | 561,150 | 599,640 | 3,206,045 | 1,602,810 | 1,603,235 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 | 558,795 | 274,145 | 284,650 | 1,436,545 | 724,680 | 711,865 |
Education | 38,925 | 9,705 | 29,225 | 121,930 | 29,000 | 92,930 |
13. Education | 38,930 | 9,705 | 29,220 | 121,930 | 29,000 | 92,930 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 22,465 | 10,105 | 12,365 | 49,660 | 20,960 | 28,705 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 4,115 | 3,015 | 1,105 | 9,130 | 6,305 | 2,820 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 18,345 | 7,090 | 11,260 | 40,535 | 14,650 | 25,885 |
Humanities | 32,510 | 12,860 | 19,650 | 69,305 | 27,480 | 41,830 |
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics | 2,895 | 635 | 2,255 | 6,790 | 1,620 | 5,170 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 8,325 | 2,520 | 5,810 | 15,110 | 4,270 | 10,840 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 7,965 | 2,910 | 5,055 | 20,660 | 7,275 | 13,390 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 | 180 | 55 | 130 | 225 | 105 | 125 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 2,190 | 1,285 | 905 | 4,890 | 2,750 | 2,140 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 3,445 | 2,080 | 1,365 | 11,435 | 6,560 | 4,865 |
54. History | 5,805 | 3,110 | 2,695 | 8,600 | 4,560 | 4,045 |
55. French language and literature/letters | 1,705 | 265 | 1,440 | 1,595 | 345 | 1,250 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 71,505 | 22,580 | 48,925 | 159,735 | 51,705 | 108,030 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 640 | 120 | 525 | 2,345 | 470 | 1,875 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 7,140 | 3,015 | 4,130 | 17,180 | 6,320 | 10,865 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 15,665 | 1,175 | 14,490 | 28,750 | 2,185 | 26,570 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 8,970 | 2,690 | 6,285 | 29,000 | 9,355 | 19,645 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 | 1,480 | 255 | 1,225 | 2,190 | 605 | 1,580 |
42. Psychology | 10,825 | 2,670 | 8,155 | 27,275 | 6,765 | 20,515 |
45. Social sciences | 26,785 | 12,660 | 14,125 | 52,985 | 26,000 | 26,985 |
Business, management and public administration | 115,260 | 44,955 | 70,300 | 361,530 | 133,045 | 228,485 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 235 | 65 | 170 | 670 | 155 | 520 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 11,210 | 1,830 | 9,380 | 21,565 | 4,015 | 17,555 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 103,810 | 43,055 | 60,755 | 339,295 | 128,885 | 210,410 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 21,410 | 11,155 | 10,255 | 72,850 | 38,330 | 34,525 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 9,030 | 3,940 | 5,090 | 25,850 | 10,955 | 14,895 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 4,395 | 2,055 | 2,335 | 15,410 | 7,270 | 8,145 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 | 255 | 75 | 180 | 555 | 170 | 385 |
40. Physical sciences | 6,435 | 4,610 | 1,825 | 26,130 | 17,875 | 8,255 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 1,290 | 470 | 825 | 4,900 | 2,055 | 2,845 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 19,370 | 11,865 | 7,500 | 60,830 | 37,710 | 23,120 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 14,250 | 9,510 | 4,750 | 48,975 | 32,855 | 16,125 |
25. Library science | 1,560 | 155 | 1,410 | 4,295 | 515 | 3,780 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 3,255 | 1,990 | 1,265 | 7,050 | 4,020 | 3,035 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 | 295 | 215 | 80 | 515 | 330 | 185 |
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies | 126,900 | 118,025 | 8,870 | 463,185 | 415,665 | 47,520 |
04. Architecture and related services | 4,395 | 3,285 | 1,110 | 11,325 | 7,140 | 4,190 |
14. Engineering | 20,025 | 16,940 | 3,085 | 110,345 | 89,275 | 21,070 |
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields | 29,690 | 26,720 | 2,970 | 84,800 | 72,145 | 12,655 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 0 | 0 | 10 | 60 | 10 | 50 |
46. Construction trades | 24,525 | 24,030 | 500 | 100,370 | 96,810 | 3,560 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 29,155 | 28,610 | 550 | 103,880 | 100,100 | 3,785 |
48. Precision production | 19,095 | 18,445 | 645 | 52,400 | 50,195 | 2,205 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 11,220 | 6,995 | 4,225 | 44,270 | 27,245 | 17,025 |
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences | 7,995 | 5,010 | 2,985 | 28,440 | 17,860 | 10,580 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 3,230 | 1,990 | 1,240 | 15,830 | 9,390 | 6,445 |
Health and related fields | 100,250 | 17,975 | 82,275 | 270,920 | 51,220 | 219,700 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies | 9,770 | 4,585 | 5,185 | 19,300 | 9,110 | 10,195 |
51. Health professions and related programs | 88,380 | 12,200 | 76,185 | 245,265 | 38,460 | 206,810 |
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs | 2,095 | 1,195 | 900 | 6,350 | 3,650 | 2,695 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 42,040 | 20,750 | 21,290 | 95,140 | 45,720 | 49,415 |
12. Personal and culinary services | 22,915 | 5,845 | 17,075 | 57,285 | 14,985 | 42,305 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 160 | 120 | 35 | 250 | 230 | 20 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 160 | 150 | 10 | 740 | 655 | 85 |
43. Security and protective services | 12,400 | 8,685 | 3,715 | 16,985 | 11,590 | 5,400 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 6,400 | 5,945 | 455 | 19,880 | 18,270 | 1,610 |
Other | 150 | 35 | 115 | 150 | 60 | 95 |
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other | 145 | 35 | 115 | 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 | 737,185 | 357,760 | 379,425 | 2,257,820 | 1,131,025 | 1,126,795 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 | 282,580 | 146,665 | 135,910 | 814,190 | 419,370 | 394,820 |
Education | 26,645 | 6,320 | 20,330 | 91,020 | 19,920 | 71,105 |
13. Education | 26,650 | 6,315 | 20,330 | 91,025 | 19,920 | 71,100 |
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 17,270 | 7,730 | 9,540 | 40,255 | 16,670 | 23,585 |
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 3,030 | 2,215 | 815 | 7,095 | 4,810 | 2,285 |
50. Visual and performing arts | 14,240 | 5,510 | 8,725 | 33,155 | 11,860 | 21,300 |
Humanities | 23,515 | 8,925 | 14,590 | 55,985 | 21,840 | 34,145 |
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics | 2,160 | 455 | 1,705 | 5,690 | 1,310 | 4,380 |
23. English language and literature/letters | 6,040 | 1,745 | 4,295 | 12,345 | 3,425 | 8,920 |
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 5,905 | 2,110 | 3,795 | 17,320 | 6,020 | 11,300 |
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 | 140 | 35 | 105 | 200 | 95 | 100 |
38. Philosophy and religious studies | 1,500 | 880 | 625 | 3,930 | 2,205 | 1,725 |
39. Theology and religious vocations | 2,320 | 1,360 | 960 | 8,500 | 4,960 | 3,545 |
54. History | 4,210 | 2,180 | 2,025 | 6,855 | 3,565 | 3,285 |
55. French language and literature/letters | 1,240 | 165 | 1,080 | 1,140 | 245 | 895 |
Social and behavioural sciences and law | 56,600 | 16,985 | 39,615 | 135,545 | 42,855 | 92,685 |
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies | 495 | 100 | 395 | 2,025 | 425 | 1,600 |
09. Communication, journalism and related programs | 6,030 | 2,495 | 3,535 | 14,880 | 5,360 | 9,520 |
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 12,405 | 815 | 11,595 | 23,730 | 1,770 | 21,960 |
22. Legal professions and studies | 7,530 | 1,955 | 5,575 | 25,095 | 7,395 | 17,705 |
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 | 1,160 | 180 | 980 | 1,790 | 530 | 1,255 |
42. Psychology | 8,210 | 1,920 | 6,290 | 22,460 | 5,290 | 17,170 |
45. Social sciences | 20,770 | 9,520 | 11,245 | 45,565 | 22,095 | 23,465 |
Business, management and public administration | 89,485 | 34,130 | 55,355 | 301,995 | 110,825 | 191,170 |
30.16 Accounting and computer science | 185 | 55 | 130 | 560 | 135 | 420 |
44. Public administration and social service professions | 9,165 | 1,420 | 7,740 | 18,035 | 3,130 | 14,910 |
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services | 80,135 | 32,650 | 47,480 | 283,400 | 107,560 | 175,840 |
Physical and life sciences and technologies | 15,925 | 7,790 | 8,135 | 58,120 | 29,655 | 28,465 |
26. Biological and biomedical sciences | 6,960 | 2,895 | 4,060 | 20,925 | 8,620 | 12,310 |
30.01 Biological and physical sciences | 3,240 | 1,485 | 1,750 | 12,175 | 5,740 | 6,435 |
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 | 225 | 75 | 150 | 460 | 155 | 305 |
40. Physical sciences | 4,550 | 3,025 | 1,525 | 20,785 | 13,645 | 7,140 |
41. Science technologies/technicians | 950 | 310 | 645 | 3,775 | 1,500 | 2,270 |
Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 16,245 | 10,140 | 6,110 | 53,975 | 33,590 | 20,385 |
11. Computer and information sciences and support services | 12,550 | 8,450 | 4,100 | 44,735 | 29,980 | 14,750 |
25. Library science | 1,065 | 115 | 950 | 3,400 | 440 | 2,965 |
27. Mathematics and statistics | 2,395 | 1,405 | 990 | 5,420 | 2,915 | 2,500 |
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 | 245 | 170 | 70 | 420 | 255 | 165 |
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies | 91,585 | 84,225 | 7,365 | 376,875 | 335,210 | 41,670 |
04. Architecture and related services | 3,480 | 2,570 | 920 | 9,335 | 5,630 | 3,710 |
14. Engineering | 14,925 | 12,240 | 2,685 | 95,005 | 75,840 | 19,170 |
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields | 22,250 | 19,825 | 2,430 | 69,300 | 58,610 | 10,690 |
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation | 10 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 10 | 50 |
46. Construction trades | 16,830 | 16,375 | 455 | 80,455 | 77,430 | 3,020 |
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 21,035 | 20,635 | 400 | 81,470 | 78,290 | 3,180 |
48. Precision production | 13,050 | 12,580 | 470 | 41,255 | 39,405 | 1,850 |
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 8,805 | 5,255 | 3,555 | 35,820 | 21,060 | 14,760 |
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences | 6,220 | 3,680 | 2,540 | 21,990 | 12,970 | 9,025 |
03. Natural resources and conservation | 2,580 | 1,570 | 1,010 | 13,825 | 8,090 | 5,740 |
Health and related fields | 76,615 | 13,840 | 62,775 | 217,640 | 42,225 | 175,410 |
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies | 7,735 | 3,575 | 4,160 | 15,955 | 7,530 | 8,425 |
51. Health professions and related programs | 67,245 | 9,410 | 57,835 | 196,250 | 31,775 | 164,475 |
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs | 1,635 | 855 | 785 | 5,435 | 2,925 | 2,505 |
Personal, protective and transportation services | 31,790 | 15,740 | 16,055 | 76,300 | 37,755 | 38,540 |
12. Personal and culinary services | 16,840 | 4,300 | 12,540 | 44,755 | 12,085 | 32,670 |
28. Military science, leadership and operational art | 110 | 85 | 35 | 190 | 170 | 20 |
29. Military technologies and applied sciences | 75 | 75 | 10 | 460 | 410 | 50 |
43. Security and protective services | 9,760 | 6,650 | 3,115 | 14,100 | 9,595 | 4,505 |
49. Transportation and materials moving | 5,000 | 4,635 | 370 | 16,795 | 15,490 | 1,305 |
Other | 130 | 25 | 105 | 115 | 55 | 60 |
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other | 130 | 25 | 105 | 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 | 1,160,790 | 561,150 | 599,640 | 3,206,045 | 1,602,810 | 1,603,235 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 558,790 | 274,145 | 284,650 | 1,436,545 | 724,685 | 711,865 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 | 602,000 | 287,005 | 314,990 | 1,769,505 | 878,130 | 891,370 |
Location of study inside Canada | 516,720 | 244,350 | 272,370 | 1,424,855 | 709,950 | 714,905 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 490,680 | 231,790 | 258,890 | 1,064,560 | 530,135 | 534,430 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 26,035 | 12,560 | 13,480 | 360,290 | 179,815 | 180,475 |
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 | 85,275 | 42,660 | 42,620 | 344,645 | 168,180 | 176,465 |
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 | 19,575 | 9,480 | 10,090 | 45,690 | 25,545 | 20,145 |
Philippines | 5,125 | 1,755 | 3,370 | 68,760 | 26,480 | 42,280 |
India | 6,065 | 3,005 | 3,055 | 41,560 | 21,025 | 20,535 |
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 | 12,665 | 7,590 | 5,075 | 28,630 | 16,255 | 12,370 |
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 | 3,160 | 1,365 | 1,790 | 18,850 | 8,805 | 10,050 |
France | 500 | 270 | 225 | 2,150 | 1,275 | 875 |
Other | 38,195 | 19,190 | 19,010 | 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 | 737,185 | 357,760 | 379,425 | 2,257,820 | 1,131,030 | 1,126,795 |
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 282,575 | 146,665 | 135,915 | 814,190 | 419,375 | 394,820 |
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 | 454,610 | 211,095 | 243,510 | 1,443,630 | 711,655 | 731,980 |
Location of study inside Canada | 395,285 | 183,495 | 211,790 | 1,150,780 | 572,180 | 578,595 |
Same as province or territory of residence | 377,115 | 174,750 | 202,365 | 857,370 | 426,365 | 431,010 |
Different than province or territory of residence | 18,165 | 8,740 | 9,425 | 293,410 | 145,820 | 147,590 |
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 | 59,325 | 27,610 | 31,720 | 292,850 | 139,470 | 153,380 |
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 | 14,590 | 6,580 | 8,010 | 34,655 | 18,640 | 16,015 |
Philippines | 4,175 | 1,385 | 2,790 | 64,000 | 24,435 | 39,565 |
India | 4,920 | 2,360 | 2,560 | 37,240 | 18,505 | 18,740 |
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 | 5,035 | 2,790 | 2,245 | 20,065 | 11,390 | 8,675 |
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 | 2,570 | 1,100 | 1,470 | 16,600 | 7,630 | 8,965 |
France | 400 | 210 | 190 | 1,870 | 1,105 | 765 |
Other | 27,635 | 13,185 | 14,455 | 118,425 | 57,770 | 60,655 |
Source
Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.
How to cite
How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Hamilton--Niagara Peninsula [Economic region], Ontario 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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