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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 Halifax
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 3 = 24.9 %
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 5 325,050 224,595 208,355 16,235 100,455 69.1 64.1 7.2
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 6 130,500 75,950 67,455 8,490 54,545 58.2 51.7 11.2
Education 13,595 8,870 8,580 290 4,725 65.2 63.1 3.3
13. Education 13,595 8,870 8,580 290 4,725 65.2 63.1 3.3
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,200 5,270 4,720 550 930 85.0 76.1 10.4
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 1,285 1,100 995 95 190 85.6 77.4 8.6
50. Visual and performing arts 4,910 4,175 3,720 455 740 85.0 75.8 10.9
Humanities 10,905 8,375 7,820 555 2,530 76.8 71.7 6.6
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 725 490 470 20 235 67.6 64.8 4.1
23. English language and literature/letters 2,445 1,845 1,725 120 600 75.5 70.6 6.5
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 4,140 3,130 2,935 200 1,010 75.6 70.9 6.4
30.13 Medieval and renaissance studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.21 Holocaust and related studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.22 Classical and ancient studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.29 Maritime studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 540 400 390 0 140 74.1 72.2 0
39. Theology and religious vocations 830 650 620 30 185 78.3 74.7 4.6
54. History 1,795 1,520 1,355 160 275 84.7 75.5 10.5
55. French language and literature/letters 425 340 315 0 80 80.0 74.1 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 18,950 15,575 14,820 765 3,370 82.2 78.2 4.9
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 215 180 165 0 35 83.7 76.7 0
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 2,170 1,915 1,830 80 255 88.2 84.3 4.2
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 3,225 2,530 2,410 120 695 78.4 74.7 4.7
22. Legal professions and studies 3,300 2,805 2,705 90 500 85.0 82.0 3.2
30.05 Peace studies and conflict resolution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.10 Biopsychology 50 50 45 0 0 100.0 90.0 0
30.11 Gerontology 85 70 70 0 0 82.4 82.4 0
30.14 Museology/museum studies 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.15 Science, technology and society 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.17 Behavioural sciences 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.20 International/global studies 25 20 20 0 0 80.0 80.0 0
30.23 Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.25 Cognitive science 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.26 Cultural studies/critical theory and analysis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.28 Dispute resolution 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.31 Human computer interaction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.33 Sustainability studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
42. Psychology 3,705 2,985 2,815 165 720 80.6 76.0 5.5
45. Social sciences 6,040 4,900 4,630 275 1,135 81.1 76.7 5.6
Business, management and public administration 46,270 34,690 33,110 1,585 11,580 75.0 71.6 4.6
30.16 Accounting and computer science 45 40 40 0 0 88.9 88.9 0
44. Public administration and social service professions 2,310 1,900 1,810 90 410 82.3 78.4 4.7
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 43,920 32,750 31,260 1,495 11,165 74.6 71.2 4.6
Physical and life sciences and technologies 9,425 7,215 6,815 400 2,210 76.6 72.3 5.5
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 3,500 2,730 2,590 140 770 78.0 74.0 5.1
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 2,890 2,300 2,140 160 590 79.6 74.0 7.0
30.18 Natural sciences 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.19 Nutrition sciences 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.27 Human biology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.32 Marine sciences 65 65 65 0 0 100.0 100.0 0
40. Physical sciences 2,705 1,950 1,845 105 760 72.1 68.2 5.4
41. Science technologies/technicians 235 155 150 0 80 66.0 63.8 0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,215 7,735 7,400 335 1,480 83.9 80.3 4.3
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 7,280 6,365 6,085 285 920 87.4 83.6 4.5
25. Library science 815 610 580 25 205 74.8 71.2 4.1
27. Mathematics and statistics 1,030 675 650 20 360 65.5 63.1 3.0
30.06 Systems science and theory 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.08 Mathematics and computer science 95 90 85 0 0 94.7 89.5 0
30.30 Computational science 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 38,160 29,335 27,510 1,825 8,825 76.9 72.1 6.2
04. Architecture and related services 1,015 820 790 25 195 80.8 77.8 3.0
14. Engineering 8,320 6,345 5,920 430 1,970 76.3 71.2 6.8
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 8,315 6,360 6,100 260 1,955 76.5 73.4 4.1
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,795 7,005 6,430 575 1,785 79.6 73.1 8.2
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 8,165 6,190 5,870 315 1,975 75.8 71.9 5.1
48. Precision production 3,560 2,610 2,395 210 950 73.3 67.3 8.0
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,955 1,580 1,440 140 375 80.8 73.7 8.9
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 995 745 655 90 250 74.9 65.8 12.1
03. Natural resources and conservation 955 835 785 45 125 87.4 82.2 5.4
Health and related fields 27,490 20,605 19,885 715 6,885 75.0 72.3 3.5
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 1,610 1,425 1,335 90 185 88.5 82.9 6.3
51. Health professions and related programs 25,455 18,865 18,235 625 6,600 74.1 71.6 3.3
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 420 315 315 0 105 75.0 75.0 0
Personal, protective and transportation services 12,360 9,360 8,790 580 3,000 75.7 71.1 6.2
12. Personal and culinary services 6,770 5,090 4,775 315 1,685 75.2 70.5 6.2
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 135 90 85 0 45 66.7 63.0 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 640 440 410 25 205 68.8 64.1 5.7
43. Security and protective services 1,825 1,515 1,465 50 310 83.0 80.3 3.3
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,995 2,235 2,050 180 760 74.6 68.4 8.1
Other 30 20 15 0 0 66.7 50.0 0
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 30 20 15 0 0 66.7 50.0 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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