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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Labour Force Status (8), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (15), Major Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 (82), Location of Study Compared with Province or Territory of Residence (6), Age Groups (13B) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details labour force status , highest certificate, diploma or degree , major field of study - classification of instructional programs 2011 , location of study compared with province or territory of residence , age groups and sex for the population aged 15 years and over, in private households in Calgary
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 3 = 23.6 %
Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011 (82) Labour force status (8)
Total - Labour force statusFootnote 4 In the labour force Employed Unemployed Not in the labour force Participation rate Employment rate Unemployment rate
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011Footnote 5 976,575 725,910 683,195 42,720 250,655 74.3 70.0 5.9
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 6 390,145 249,745 228,445 21,295 140,400 64.0 58.6 8.5
Education 38,410 27,570 26,510 1,060 10,845 71.8 69.0 3.8
13. Education 38,415 27,570 26,510 1,060 10,845 71.8 69.0 3.8
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 19,480 16,185 15,460 725 3,295 83.1 79.4 4.5
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,225 2,660 2,535 120 565 82.5 78.6 4.5
50. Visual and performing arts 16,250 13,530 12,925 605 2,725 83.3 79.5 4.5
Humanities 26,950 20,775 19,830 950 6,175 77.1 73.6 4.6
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 2,340 1,685 1,615 70 660 72.0 69.0 4.2
23. English language and literature/letters 5,290 4,070 3,835 230 1,220 76.9 72.5 5.7
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 11,135 8,590 8,175 415 2,540 77.1 73.4 4.8
30.13 Medieval and renaissance studies 20 20 20 0 0 100.0 100.0 0
30.21 Holocaust and related studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.22 Classical and ancient studies 70 65 65 0 0 92.9 92.9 0
30.29 Maritime studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 1,680 1,325 1,260 65 355 78.9 75.0 4.9
39. Theology and religious vocations 2,875 2,260 2,190 65 615 78.6 76.2 2.9
54. History 3,025 2,405 2,320 80 620 79.5 76.7 3.3
55. French language and literature/letters 495 355 335 10 145 71.7 67.7 2.8
Social and behavioural sciences and law 57,960 47,750 45,465 2,290 10,205 82.4 78.4 4.8
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 650 525 500 25 120 80.8 76.9 4.8
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 7,495 6,605 6,275 330 890 88.1 83.7 5.0
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 7,600 5,570 5,285 280 2,030 73.3 69.5 5.0
22. Legal professions and studies 11,655 9,885 9,495 390 1,770 84.8 81.5 3.9
30.05 Peace studies and conflict resolution 110 85 85 0 25 77.3 77.3 0
30.10 Biopsychology 45 35 30 0 0 77.8 66.7 0
30.11 Gerontology 60 45 40 0 0 75.0 66.7 0
30.14 Museology/museum studies 10 10 10 0 0 100.0 100.0 0
30.15 Science, technology and society 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.17 Behavioural sciences 195 175 170 0 20 89.7 87.2 0
30.20 International/global studies 120 105 100 0 0 87.5 83.3 0
30.23 Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies 20 25 20 0 0 100.0 100.0 0
30.25 Cognitive science 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.26 Cultural studies/critical theory and analysis 40 35 35 0 0 87.5 87.5 0
30.28 Dispute resolution 95 95 95 0 0 100.0 100.0 0
30.31 Human computer interaction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.33 Sustainability studies 25 25 25 0 0 100.0 100.0 0
42. Psychology 8,360 6,710 6,430 280 1,650 80.3 76.9 4.2
45. Social sciences 21,475 17,815 16,855 960 3,655 83.0 78.5 5.4
Business, management and public administration 135,075 108,455 103,745 4,705 26,620 80.3 76.8 4.3
30.16 Accounting and computer science 60 55 55 0 0 91.7 91.7 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 6,320 4,990 4,760 230 1,335 79.0 75.3 4.6
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 128,695 103,410 98,930 4,480 25,285 80.4 76.9 4.3
Physical and life sciences and technologies 30,390 24,160 22,995 1,170 6,225 79.5 75.7 4.8
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 7,900 6,365 6,105 260 1,535 80.6 77.3 4.1
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 7,600 6,030 5,715 315 1,570 79.3 75.2 5.2
30.18 Natural sciences 95 85 75 0 0 89.5 78.9 0
30.19 Nutrition sciences 70 60 55 0 0 85.7 78.6 0
30.27 Human biology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.32 Marine sciences 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40. Physical sciences 12,985 10,305 9,770 530 2,675 79.4 75.2 5.1
41. Science technologies/technicians 1,730 1,305 1,265 45 420 75.4 73.1 3.4
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 26,375 22,895 21,765 1,130 3,475 86.8 82.5 4.9
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 21,710 19,255 18,295 960 2,450 88.7 84.3 5.0
25. Library science 1,510 1,130 1,095 35 375 74.8 72.5 3.1
27. Mathematics and statistics 2,875 2,275 2,150 125 595 79.1 74.8 5.5
30.06 Systems science and theory 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.08 Mathematics and computer science 255 210 205 0 40 82.4 80.4 0
30.30 Computational science 25 25 20 0 0 100.0 80.0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 143,760 121,635 115,935 5,700 22,125 84.6 80.6 4.7
04. Architecture and related services 5,175 4,470 4,220 250 705 86.4 81.5 5.6
14. Engineering 54,370 46,575 44,650 1,925 7,795 85.7 82.1 4.1
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 29,045 24,780 23,525 1,255 4,265 85.3 81.0 5.1
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 22,475 18,970 17,770 1,195 3,510 84.4 79.1 6.3
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 22,325 18,440 17,820 620 3,880 82.6 79.8 3.4
48. Precision production 10,375 8,410 7,945 460 1,965 81.1 76.6 5.5
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 9,815 8,340 7,935 410 1,475 85.0 80.8 4.9
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 5,270 4,285 4,105 185 985 81.3 77.9 4.3
03. Natural resources and conservation 4,545 4,060 3,835 225 490 89.3 84.4 5.5
Health and related fields 75,090 59,080 56,740 2,340 16,010 78.7 75.6 4.0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 6,100 5,205 4,955 250 895 85.3 81.2 4.8
51. Health professions and related programs 68,020 53,055 50,980 2,080 14,965 78.0 74.9 3.9
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 965 815 805 0 145 84.5 83.4 0
Personal, protective and transportation services 23,080 19,275 18,340 935 3,805 83.5 79.5 4.9
12. Personal and culinary services 14,735 11,975 11,385 595 2,760 81.3 77.3 5.0
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 105 100 95 0 0 95.2 90.5 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 180 90 85 0 85 50.0 47.2 0
43. Security and protective services 3,390 2,970 2,855 120 420 87.6 84.2 4.0
49. Transportation and materials moving 4,670 4,135 3,930 210 530 88.5 84.2 5.1
Other 45 35 25 0 0 77.8 55.6 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 45 35 20 0 0 77.8 44.4 0

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

'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.

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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.

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Footnote 3

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.

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Footnote 4

Refers to whether a person was employed, unemployed or not in the labour force during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011.

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

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Footnote 5

'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 hierarchy of the 'primary groupings' (a CIP variant) with detail on the 2-digit 'series', as well as the 4-digit 'sub-series' from series '30. Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies.'

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.

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Footnote 6

'No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes persons who have not completed an apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma, a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma or a university certificate, diploma or degree.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011037.

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