Completion of higher education in Niagara: 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 in 2006). This trend was also true in 2001, for those aged 20 to 34. Only 17.3% completed a university education compared to 25.7% in the province.
- 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).
- 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 4.1 Educational attainment in Niagara and Ontario, 2006
| NiagaraOver 15 | Ontarioover 15 | Niagara15-24 | Ontario15-24 | |
| 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 universitycertificate or diploma | 20.3 | 18.3 | 10.8 | 9.9 |
| University certificate or diploma belowbachelor level | 2.8 | 4.1 | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 13.1 | 20.4 | 5.8 | 7.3 |
