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    • 1. Did young adults who attended a French-language high school continue their postsecondary studies in French? A look at the situation in Canada outside Quebec in 2021
      Articles and reports: 89-657-X2025006
      Description: This study examines the language of instruction at the first college or university attended by young adults who went to a French-language high school in Canada outside Quebec, by their region of residence and field of study. This study is based on integrated data from the Postsecondary Students Information System and the 2021 Census of Population.
      Release date: 2025-10-08
    • 2. Fields of study and occupations of immigrants who were international students in Canada before immigration
      Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202500700001
      Description: Postsecondary education is a key element in developing a skilled workforce. International students are often seen as a potential source of labour supply beyond their temporary employment while studying. This study examines the alignment between the fields of study and occupations of immigrants with a postsecondary education who held study permits before becoming permanent residents from 2011 to 2021. It compares them with other immigrants who became permanent residents during the same period and Canadian-born postsecondary graduates.
      Release date: 2025-07-23
    • 3. Most prevalent jobs of doctoral degree graduates by detailed field of study
      Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400900002
      Description: Although it is well established that higher levels of educational attainment are generally associated with higher lifetime earnings, and that this varies considerably by field of study, less is known about the actual jobs held by graduates of specific disciplines. The purpose of this short article is to present results from the 2021 Census of Population for doctoral degree graduates. Only individuals who worked during the census reference week (May 2 to 8, 2021) and who completed a Canadian doctoral degree program are included.
      Release date: 2024-09-25
    • 4. Most prevalent jobs of young master’s degree graduates by detailed field of study
      Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400800001
      Description: Investing in a postsecondary education is an important decision in the lives of young people, because it may lead to significantly higher lifetime earnings, which may vary substantially across different disciplines. The purpose of this short article is to present results for master’s degree graduates aged 25 to 34 collected on the 2021 Census of Population. Only individuals who worked during the census reference week (May 2 to 8, 2021) and who completed a Canadian master’s degree program are included.
      Release date: 2024-08-28
    • 5. Most prevalent jobs of young college and CEGEP certificate and diploma graduates by detailed field of study
      Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400700001
      Description: One of the main investments individuals can make throughout their lives is the decision to pursue a postsecondary education. The purpose of this article is to present results from the 2021 Census of Population on the most prevalent occupations held by graduates of various college and CEGEP certificate and diploma programs who were aged 25 to 34.
      Release date: 2024-07-24
    • 6. Gender diversity of Canadian postsecondary students, 2021/2022 Archived
      Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024026
      Description: Using data from the Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS) and the Census of Population, 2021, this infographic provides information on enrolment in Canadian public postsecondary institutions for transgender and non-binary people.
      Release date: 2024-06-25
    • 7. Early career quality of employment of Indigenous graduates with a bachelor’s degree, 2010 to 2018 cohorts
      Articles and reports: 81-595-M2023005
      Description: Using a database that integrates anonymized data from the Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS) with data from the 2016 Census, the 2021 Census and the T1 Family File (T1FF), this article will examine demographic characteristics of Indigenous graduates at the bachelor level, as well as certain job quality indicators, such as annual employment income level, unionization rate and pension plan coverage rate, at the beginning of their career, that is two years after graduating.
      Release date: 2024-02-21
    • 8. Study: Early career quality of employment of Indigenous graduates with a bachelor’s degree 2010 to 2018 cohorts Archived
      Stats in brief: 11-001-X202405237265
      Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
      Release date: 2024-02-21
    • 9. Most prevalent jobs of young bachelor’s degree graduates by detailed field of study
      Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202301200002
      Description: Investing in a postsecondary education is one of the most important decisions made by people over their lifetime. Understanding the potential outcomes associated with specific postsecondary academic programs may help inform young people, but most of the available information focuses on earnings. While important, earnings say little about what postsecondary graduates are likely to do in their career, which may factor heavily in their decision-making process. This article presents the most prevalent jobs held by graduates of Canadian bachelor’s degree programs aged 25 to 34 using the 2021 Census of Population.
      Release date: 2023-12-21
    • 10. First Nations youth: Experiences and outcomes in secondary and postsecondary learning
      Articles and reports: 81-599-X2023001
      Description: This fact sheet uses 2016 data to examine the education outcomes of First Nations youth aged 19 to 30 in secondary and postsecondary learning, alongside characteristics that may affect their educational experience. This study is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Calls to Action, which recognize the importance of equitable education in the success of Indigenous peoples. Comparisons between First Nations and non-Indigenous youth are presented in response to the TRC’s 55th Call to Action.
      Release date: 2023-06-21
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    • 1. 2021 Census Postsecondary Research Kit
      Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-503-X2021004
      Description: The 2021 Census Postsecondary Research Kit has been developed for college, CÉGEP and university students looking to use Census data in their research. It includes an easy-to-use research guide on Census of Population resources and on how the data can be used to answer complex research questions.
      Release date: 2022-09-28
    • 2. 2001 Census User Guide: Schooling and Major Field of Study Archived
      Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-392-G
      Description:

      This guide presents the census concepts related to schooling and major field of study and describes the evolution of the different issues that concern these concepts. The guide also deals with the comparability of the 2001 Census data on schooling and major field of study with those of previous censuses.

      Release date: 2004-11-23

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