Census Profile, 2016 Census
Calgary [Economic region], Alberta and Alberta [Province]

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Characteristic Calgary
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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 1,197,280 594,875 602,410 3,206,050 1,602,810 1,603,235
No certificate, diploma or degree 163,960 84,625 79,340 540,665 284,020 256,640
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 315,170 156,660 158,510 895,885 440,665 455,220
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 718,155 353,590 364,560 1,769,500 878,130 891,375
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 87,060 65,430 21,630 309,465 242,160 67,305
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 30,370 17,305 13,065 94,735 56,255 38,480
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 56,690 48,120 8,565 214,730 185,905 28,825
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 221,390 92,540 128,845 615,480 250,590 364,895
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 37,975 15,440 22,535 94,620 36,875 57,750
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 371,735 180,185 191,545 749,930 348,510 401,425
Bachelor's degree 260,490 122,500 137,995 530,085 235,610 294,470
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 19,660 9,030 10,630 39,955 18,075 21,880
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 9,965 5,030 4,935 21,850 11,810 10,045
Master's degree 70,005 36,175 33,825 133,265 67,215 66,055
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 11,615 7,445 4,170 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 146 863,305 429,610 433,700 2,257,820 1,131,030 1,126,795
No certificate, diploma or degree 71,225 39,300 31,925 244,755 136,085 108,675
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateCensus data footnote 147 195,315 98,605 96,710 569,435 283,290 286,145
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 596,770 291,705 305,065 1,443,635 711,655 731,975
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 67,070 51,190 15,880 238,220 189,180 49,035
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 148 22,460 13,055 9,405 69,415 42,445 26,970
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationCensus data footnote 149 44,610 38,135 6,475 168,805 146,740 22,065
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 178,565 75,170 103,390 496,375 203,350 293,020
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 30,425 12,450 17,975 73,315 29,315 44,005
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 320,715 152,890 167,825 635,730 289,810 345,920
Bachelor's degree 223,760 104,155 119,605 448,235 197,045 251,195
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,360 7,375 8,985 32,095 14,155 17,940
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 8,790 4,145 4,650 18,855 9,505 9,350
Master's degree 62,455 31,525 30,930 116,975 57,230 59,740
Earned doctorateCensus data footnote 150 9,345 5,690 3,655 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 1,197,280 594,870 602,410 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 479,125 241,285 237,845 1,436,545 724,680 711,865
Education 43,020 9,180 33,845 121,930 29,000 92,930
13. Education 43,020 9,180 33,845 121,930 29,000 92,930
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 23,060 9,510 13,550 49,660 20,960 28,705
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,960 2,750 1,210 9,130 6,305 2,820
50. Visual and performing arts 19,100 6,770 12,340 40,535 14,650 25,885
Humanities 31,770 11,660 20,110 69,305 27,480 41,830
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 3,340 695 2,650 6,790 1,620 5,170
23. English language and literature/letters 7,670 2,020 5,650 15,110 4,270 10,840
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9,700 3,260 6,435 20,660 7,275 13,390
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 135 65 70 225 105 125
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,115 1,150 965 4,890 2,750 2,140
39. Theology and religious vocations 3,775 2,205 1,565 11,435 6,560 4,865
54. History 4,230 2,095 2,130 8,600 4,560 4,045
55. French language and literature/letters 805 170 640 1,595 345 1,250
Social and behavioural sciences and law 75,070 26,050 49,025 159,735 51,705 108,030
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 855 150 705 2,345 470 1,875
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,265 3,080 6,175 17,180 6,320 10,865
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9,380 890 8,495 28,750 2,185 26,570
22. Legal professions and studies 14,125 4,860 9,265 29,000 9,355 19,645
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 965 235 730 2,190 605 1,580
42. Psychology 11,870 2,625 9,250 27,275 6,765 20,515
45. Social sciences 28,615 14,205 14,405 52,985 26,000 26,985
Business, management and public administration 163,090 66,810 96,285 361,530 133,045 228,485
30.16 Accounting and computer science 215 65 145 670 155 520
44. Public administration and social service professions 8,105 1,405 6,705 21,565 4,015 17,555
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 154,775 65,340 89,435 339,295 128,885 210,410
Physical and life sciences and technologies 36,425 19,815 16,615 72,850 38,330 34,525
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 11,375 4,575 6,800 25,850 10,955 14,895
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 6,890 3,355 3,540 15,410 7,270 8,145
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 330 120 205 555 170 385
40. Physical sciences 16,220 11,210 5,005 26,130 17,875 8,255
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,610 550 1,065 4,900 2,055 2,845
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 30,310 19,625 10,685 60,830 37,710 23,120
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 24,720 17,200 7,520 48,975 32,855 16,125
25. Library science 1,650 230 1,420 4,295 515 3,780
27. Mathematics and statistics 3,620 1,985 1,635 7,050 4,020 3,035
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 325 210 110 515 330 185
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 172,005 148,565 23,435 463,185 415,665 47,520
04. Architecture and related services 5,990 3,705 2,285 11,325 7,140 4,190
14. Engineering 64,160 51,315 12,850 110,345 89,275 21,070
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 33,195 27,090 6,110 84,800 72,145 12,655
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 35 0 30 60 10 50
46. Construction trades 29,180 28,295 885 100,370 96,810 3,560
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 26,570 25,745 825 103,880 100,100 3,785
48. Precision production 12,875 12,420 455 52,400 50,195 2,205
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 13,085 7,195 5,890 44,270 27,245 17,025
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 7,470 4,390 3,075 28,440 17,860 10,580
03. Natural resources and conservation 5,615 2,800 2,815 15,830 9,390 6,445
Health and related fields 100,060 20,545 79,515 270,920 51,220 219,700
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 8,405 4,065 4,335 19,300 9,110 10,195
51. Health professions and related programs 88,880 14,980 73,900 245,265 38,460 206,810
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,775 1,505 1,270 6,350 3,650 2,695
Personal, protective and transportation services 30,175 14,610 15,565 95,140 45,720 49,415
12. Personal and culinary services 19,460 5,895 13,565 57,285 14,985 42,305
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 130 120 10 250 230 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 205 180 30 740 655 85
43. Security and protective services 4,675 3,250 1,425 16,985 11,590 5,400
49. Transportation and materials moving 5,705 5,165 540 19,880 18,270 1,610
Other 75 25 45 150 60 95
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 70 25 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 151 863,310 429,605 433,700 2,257,820 1,131,025 1,126,795
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 152 266,535 137,905 128,635 814,190 419,370 394,820
Education 32,950 6,505 26,445 91,020 19,920 71,105
13. Education 32,950 6,505 26,450 91,025 19,920 71,100
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 19,065 7,690 11,380 40,255 16,670 23,585
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,235 2,200 1,030 7,095 4,810 2,285
50. Visual and performing arts 15,835 5,490 10,345 33,155 11,860 21,300
Humanities 26,290 9,470 16,820 55,985 21,840 34,145
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,835 565 2,270 5,690 1,310 4,380
23. English language and literature/letters 6,420 1,655 4,765 12,345 3,425 8,920
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8,290 2,740 5,550 17,320 6,020 11,300
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesCensus data footnote 153 120 65 60 200 95 100
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,710 935 775 3,930 2,205 1,725
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,825 1,650 1,175 8,500 4,960 3,545
54. History 3,515 1,735 1,775 6,855 3,565 3,285
55. French language and literature/letters 585 130 450 1,140 245 895
Social and behavioural sciences and law 64,295 21,870 42,425 135,545 42,855 92,685
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 725 140 585 2,025 425 1,600
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 8,035 2,610 5,425 14,880 5,360 9,520
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,640 710 6,930 23,730 1,770 21,960
22. Legal professions and studies 12,300 3,965 8,330 25,095 7,395 17,705
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesCensus data footnote 154 800 200 600 1,790 530 1,255
42. Psychology 9,995 2,080 7,910 22,460 5,290 17,170
45. Social sciences 24,790 12,160 12,635 45,565 22,095 23,465
Business, management and public administration 138,050 56,325 81,725 301,995 110,825 191,170
30.16 Accounting and computer science 180 65 115 560 135 420
44. Public administration and social service professions 6,860 1,120 5,740 18,035 3,130 14,910
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 131,010 55,145 75,870 283,400 107,560 175,840
Physical and life sciences and technologies 29,445 15,555 13,890 58,120 29,655 28,465
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 9,355 3,660 5,695 20,925 8,620 12,310
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 5,675 2,775 2,900 12,175 5,740 6,435
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesCensus data footnote 155 255 110 145 460 155 305
40. Physical sciences 12,955 8,630 4,325 20,785 13,645 7,140
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,210 380 830 3,775 1,500 2,270
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 27,300 17,740 9,555 53,975 33,590 20,385
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 22,860 15,885 6,970 44,735 29,980 14,750
25. Library science 1,310 190 1,120 3,400 440 2,965
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,865 1,500 1,365 5,420 2,915 2,500
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesCensus data footnote 156 270 170 105 420 255 165
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 142,120 121,305 20,810 376,875 335,210 41,670
04. Architecture and related services 5,000 2,965 2,040 9,335 5,630 3,710
14. Engineering 55,540 43,720 11,815 95,005 75,840 19,170
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 27,075 21,930 5,140 69,300 58,610 10,690
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 30 0 25 55 10 50
46. Construction trades 23,770 23,030 740 80,455 77,430 3,020
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 20,840 20,170 670 81,470 78,290 3,180
48. Precision production 9,870 9,495 380 41,255 39,405 1,850
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 11,140 5,910 5,230 35,820 21,060 14,760
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 6,095 3,440 2,650 21,990 12,970 9,025
03. Natural resources and conservation 5,045 2,465 2,580 13,825 8,090 5,740
Health and related fields 81,825 17,260 64,565 217,640 42,225 175,410
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 7,165 3,490 3,675 15,955 7,530 8,425
51. Health professions and related programs 72,210 12,515 59,695 196,250 31,775 164,475
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,445 1,255 1,195 5,435 2,925 2,505
Personal, protective and transportation services 24,220 12,050 12,180 76,300 37,755 38,540
12. Personal and culinary services 15,360 4,790 10,565 44,755 12,085 32,670
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 90 85 10 190 170 20
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 110 100 10 460 410 50
43. Security and protective services 3,855 2,720 1,140 14,100 9,595 4,505
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,800 4,350 450 16,795 15,490 1,305
Other 55 20 40 115 55 60
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 60 20 35 110 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 1,197,280 594,870 602,410 3,206,045 1,602,810 1,603,235
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 479,130 241,280 237,845 1,436,545 724,685 711,865
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 718,150 353,595 364,560 1,769,505 878,130 891,370
Location of study inside Canada 544,240 268,515 275,725 1,424,855 709,950 714,905
Same as province or territory of residence 378,555 185,865 192,690 1,064,560 530,135 534,430
Different than province or territory of residence 165,690 82,650 83,035 360,290 179,815 180,475
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 173,910 85,075 88,835 344,645 168,180 176,465
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 22,770 13,060 9,705 45,690 25,545 20,145
Philippines 29,050 11,180 17,870 68,760 26,480 42,280
India 19,675 9,795 9,880 41,560 21,025 20,535
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 15,985 9,050 6,930 28,630 16,255 12,370
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 12,005 5,660 6,355 18,850 8,805 10,050
France 1,250 725 525 2,150 1,275 875
Other 73,175 35,605 37,570 139,010 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 157 863,305 429,605 433,700 2,257,820 1,131,030 1,126,795
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 266,540 137,905 128,635 814,190 419,375 394,820
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeCensus data footnote 158 596,765 291,700 305,065 1,443,630 711,655 731,980
Location of study inside Canada 448,255 220,835 227,425 1,150,780 572,180 578,595
Same as province or territory of residence 312,355 153,220 159,135 857,370 426,365 431,010
Different than province or territory of residence 135,905 67,615 68,285 293,410 145,820 147,590
Location of study outside CanadaCensus data footnote 159 148,510 70,870 77,645 292,850 139,470 153,380
United StatesCensus data footnote 160 17,905 9,930 7,970 34,655 18,640 16,015
Philippines 26,965 10,280 16,690 64,000 24,435 39,565
India 17,685 8,625 9,060 37,240 18,505 18,740
United KingdomCensus data footnote 161 11,570 6,525 5,045 20,065 11,390 8,675
ChinaCensus data footnote 162 10,580 4,885 5,695 16,600 7,630 8,965
France 1,085 640 445 1,870 1,105 765
Other 62,720 29,980 32,740 118,425 57,770 60,655

Source

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population.

How to cite

How to cite: Statistics Canada. 2017. Calgary [Economic region], 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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