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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 Toronto
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 3 = 25.4 %
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 4,546,140 3,042,645 2,780,685 261,960 1,503,495 66.9 61.2 8.6
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 6 1,916,175 988,540 864,335 124,205 927,630 51.6 45.1 12.6
Education 155,630 110,245 104,905 5,340 45,385 70.8 67.4 4.8
13. Education 155,630 110,245 104,910 5,340 45,385 70.8 67.4 4.8
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 126,165 101,000 93,080 7,915 25,165 80.1 73.8 7.8
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 16,940 13,565 12,565 1,000 3,375 80.1 74.2 7.4
50. Visual and performing arts 109,225 87,430 80,520 6,915 21,790 80.0 73.7 7.9
Humanities 184,090 135,800 125,335 10,470 48,285 73.8 68.1 7.7
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 17,875 12,190 11,230 960 5,685 68.2 62.8 7.9
23. English language and literature/letters 41,440 31,050 28,760 2,285 10,390 74.9 69.4 7.4
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 78,415 58,285 53,340 4,945 20,125 74.3 68.0 8.5
30.13 Medieval and renaissance studies 215 155 140 15 60 72.1 65.1 9.7
30.21 Holocaust and related studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.22 Classical and ancient studies 415 360 335 25 55 86.7 80.7 6.9
30.29 Maritime studies 25 25 25 0 0 100.0 100.0 0
38. Philosophy and religious studies 10,155 7,405 6,875 530 2,750 72.9 67.7 7.2
39. Theology and religious vocations 9,415 6,880 6,585 295 2,535 73.1 69.9 4.3
54. History 20,645 15,470 14,285 1,185 5,175 74.9 69.2 7.7
55. French language and literature/letters 5,495 3,985 3,760 225 1,515 72.5 68.4 5.6
Social and behavioural sciences and law 339,705 271,470 252,740 18,730 68,240 79.9 74.4 6.9
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 3,710 3,010 2,675 330 700 81.1 72.1 11.0
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 37,360 31,865 29,585 2,280 5,495 85.3 79.2 7.2
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 53,070 38,495 35,685 2,815 14,575 72.5 67.2 7.3
22. Legal professions and studies 63,940 52,625 49,375 3,245 11,315 82.3 77.2 6.2
30.05 Peace studies and conflict resolution 220 130 110 0 85 59.1 50.0 0
30.10 Biopsychology 475 400 295 105 80 84.2 62.1 26.2
30.11 Gerontology 1,620 1,270 1,130 135 355 78.4 69.8 10.6
30.14 Museology/museum studies 510 450 430 25 55 88.2 84.3 5.6
30.15 Science, technology and society 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.17 Behavioural sciences 385 295 260 35 90 76.6 67.5 11.9
30.20 International/global studies 820 635 540 90 185 77.4 65.9 14.2
30.23 Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies 70 55 55 0 0 78.6 78.6 0
30.25 Cognitive science 200 155 150 0 45 77.5 75.0 0
30.26 Cultural studies/critical theory and analysis 565 450 440 15 115 79.6 77.9 3.3
30.28 Dispute resolution 190 145 130 0 40 76.3 68.4 0
30.31 Human computer interaction 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
30.33 Sustainability studies 70 65 45 0 0 92.9 64.3 0
42. Psychology 43,595 34,325 32,130 2,190 9,270 78.7 73.7 6.4
45. Social sciences 132,920 107,105 99,700 7,405 25,810 80.6 75.0 6.9
Business, management and public administration 638,900 513,200 478,605 34,595 125,700 80.3 74.9 6.7
30.16 Accounting and computer science 1,435 1,040 985 55 395 72.5 68.6 5.3
44. Public administration and social service professions 34,630 28,195 26,075 2,120 6,435 81.4 75.3 7.5
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 602,840 483,965 451,545 32,415 118,875 80.3 74.9 6.7
Physical and life sciences and technologies 121,295 92,160 85,190 6,970 29,135 76.0 70.2 7.6
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 41,550 31,720 29,065 2,655 9,835 76.3 70.0 8.4
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 38,990 29,785 27,470 2,315 9,205 76.4 70.5 7.8
30.18 Natural sciences 310 225 180 0 85 72.6 58.1 0
30.19 Nutrition sciences 535 430 400 30 100 80.4 74.8 7.0
30.27 Human biology 885 710 640 65 175 80.2 72.3 9.2
30.32 Marine sciences 40 25 25 0 0 62.5 62.5 0
40. Physical sciences 33,585 25,340 23,715 1,625 8,240 75.5 70.6 6.4
41. Science technologies/technicians 5,410 3,920 3,690 230 1,485 72.5 68.2 5.9
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 152,325 128,600 120,355 8,245 23,725 84.4 79.0 6.4
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 119,020 103,060 96,325 6,735 15,960 86.6 80.9 6.5
25. Library science 6,845 4,605 4,340 270 2,235 67.3 63.4 5.9
27. Mathematics and statistics 24,645 19,280 18,125 1,160 5,365 78.2 73.5 6.0
30.06 Systems science and theory 30 25 25 0 0 83.3 83.3 0
30.08 Mathematics and computer science 1,690 1,535 1,450 85 160 90.8 85.8 5.5
30.30 Computational science 90 90 90 0 0 100.0 100.0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 477,070 373,405 350,030 23,375 103,665 78.3 73.4 6.3
04. Architecture and related services 27,345 22,545 21,030 1,515 4,805 82.4 76.9 6.7
14. Engineering 205,365 167,165 156,955 10,215 38,205 81.4 76.4 6.1
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 82,625 63,460 59,375 4,090 19,165 76.8 71.9 6.4
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 35 25 25 0 0 71.4 71.4 0
46. Construction trades 54,750 41,715 38,830 2,880 13,035 76.2 70.9 6.9
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 72,210 54,445 51,410 3,030 17,765 75.4 71.2 5.6
48. Precision production 34,735 24,055 22,405 1,650 10,685 69.3 64.5 6.9
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 30,315 24,155 22,340 1,810 6,160 79.7 73.7 7.5
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 19,365 14,835 13,895 940 4,525 76.6 71.8 6.3
03. Natural resources and conservation 10,955 9,315 8,440 875 1,635 85.0 77.0 9.4
Health and related fields 299,660 223,275 209,330 13,940 76,385 74.5 69.9 6.2
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 22,110 17,975 16,790 1,180 4,140 81.3 75.9 6.6
51. Health professions and related programs 271,920 201,125 188,565 12,560 70,800 74.0 69.3 6.2
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 5,630 4,180 3,980 205 1,455 74.2 70.7 4.9
Personal, protective and transportation services 104,460 80,490 74,180 6,305 23,970 77.1 71.0 7.8
12. Personal and culinary services 62,700 46,180 42,485 3,700 16,515 73.7 67.8 8.0
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 360 230 230 0 130 63.9 63.9 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 840 500 445 55 345 59.5 53.0 11.0
43. Security and protective services 25,590 21,720 20,200 1,520 3,875 84.9 78.9 7.0
49. Transportation and materials moving 14,970 11,855 10,830 1,030 3,110 79.2 72.3 8.7
Other 345 305 245 60 35 88.4 71.0 19.7
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 345 305 245 60 40 88.4 71.0 19.7

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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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