Table 2
Percentage of students who know that a university
degree is required for their intended occupation by intended occupation
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| Intended occupation | 15-year-olds | 17-year-olds |
|---|---|---|
| percent | ||
| Auditors, accountants and investment professionals | 77.5 | 75.5 |
| Human resources and business service professionals | F | F |
| Physical science professionals | 91.8 | 95.8 |
| Life science professionals | 84.5 | 85.4 |
| Civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers | 80.1 | 79.1 |
| Other engineers | 85.6 | 89.9 |
| Architects, urban planners and land surveyors | 68.5 | 80.7 |
| Mathematicians, systems analysts and computer programmers | 63.7 | 54.6 |
| Physicians, dentists and veterinarians | 92.4 | 96.9 |
| Optometrists, chiropractors and other health diagnosing and treating professionals | 83.9 | 93.5 |
| Pharmacists, dietitians and nutritionists | 85.5 | 94.7 |
| Therapy and assessment professionals | 85.6 | 94.1 |
| Nurse supervisors and registered nurses | 67.5 | 74.2 |
| Judges, lawyers and Quebec notaries | 90.5 | 97.9 |
| University professors and assistants | F | 94.7 |
| College and other vocational instructors | F | F |
| Secondary and elementary school teachers and counsellors | 87.9 | 96.0 |
| Psychologists, social workers, counsellors, clergy and probation officers | 77.1 | 84.0 |
| Policy and program officers, researchers and consultants | 87.8 | 95.5 |
| Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators | F | F |
| Writing, translating and public relations professionals | 66.8 | 81.2 |
| Creative and performing artists | 33.9 | 53.6 |
Note(s):
Only students who intended to work in an occupation that requires a
university degree are included in the sample.
Source(s):
Statistics Canada, Youth in Transition Survey, Cohort A.
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