In 2006, Niagara had a lower percentage than the province on completion of a university education (13.1% compared to 20.4% in Ontario for those over 15). This trend was also true in 2001, in Niagara for those aged 20 to 34. Only 17.3% completed a university education compared to 25.7% in the province.
In 2006, Niagara had a slightly higher percentage than the province on completion of high school (29.9% in Niagara compared to 26.7% in Ontario for those over 15 years of age).
In 2006, Niagara had a higher percentage than the province on completion of apprenticeships, trades certificates or diplomas (9.8% in Niagara compared to 8.0% in Ontario for those over 15 years of age). This rate was also higher in 2001.
Table 9 Educational attainment in Niagara and Ontario, 2006
|
|
Niagara population over 15 |
Ontario population over 15 |
Niagara population 15-24 |
Ontario population 15-24 |
|
No certificate, diploma or degree |
23.9 |
22.2 |
39.3 |
39.8 |
|
High school certificate or equivalent |
29.9 |
26.7 |
40 |
38.5 |
|
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma |
9.8 |
8.0 |
2.6 |
2.3 |
|
College, CEGEP or other university certificate or diploma |
20.3 |
18.3 |
10.8 |
9.9 |
|
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level |
2.8 |
4.1 |
1.3 |
2.3 |
|
University certificate, diploma or degree |
13.1 |
20.4 |
5.8 |
7.3 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 data, Community Profiles
Rating: 3
