Plain language definition
Highest certificate, diploma or degree is the classification used in the census to measure the broader concept of 'Educational attainment.'
Detailed definition
This variable is reported for persons aged 15 years and over in private households.
Users are advised to consult data quality comments for this variable, available in the Education Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.
Users are advised to consult data quality comments for this variable, available in the Education Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.
Values (English)
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree
No certificate, diploma or degree
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above
Bachelor's degree
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Master's degree
Earned doctorate