Detailed definition
Highest certificate, diploma or degree is the classification used in the census to measure the broader concept of 'Educational attainment.' This variable refers to the highest level of education that a person has successfully completed and is derived from the educational qualifications questions, which asked for all certificates, diplomas and degrees to be reported.
Values (English)
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree
No certificate, diploma or degree
High school diploma or equivalent
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level
Bachelor's degree
University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level (also including Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry; Master's degree; and Earned doctorate)