In Alberta, out of 3,375,130 persons aged 15 years and over, there are 1,675,855 males and 1,699,275 females.
From the male population in Alberta, 758,460 had no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree whereas 917,405 had some postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. From the female population, 736,490 had no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree whereas 962,780 had some postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.(Based on 25% sample data)
Popular Fields of Study in Alberta in 2021
In 2021, 45.3% of males and 43.3% of females chose to pursue no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. For males, the most popular field of study was Architecture, engineering, and related trades. For females, the most popular field of study was Business, management and public administration and Health and related fields.
Table: Most Popular Degree or Fields of Study in Alberta in 2021
| Degree or Field of Study | Total | Male | Female | % Total | % Male | % Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 1,494,945 | 758,460 | 736,490 | 44% | 45% | 43% |
| Education | 129,710 | 30,305 | 99,400 | 4% | 2% | 6% |
| Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 49,820 | 20,045 | 29,775 | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Humanities | 75,030 | 29,415 | 45,615 | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Social and behavioural sciences and law | 177,435 | 57,365 | 120,070 | 5% | 3% | 7% |
| Business, management and public administration | 390,110 | 151,140 | 238,975 | 12% | 9% | 14% |
| Physical and life sciences and technologies | 80,425 | 40,180 | 40,245 | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 71,380 | 45,230 | 26,150 | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 461,075 | 411,075 | 49,995 | 14% | 25% | 3% |
| Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 51,710 | 28,660 | 23,055 | 2% | 2% | 1% |
| Health and related fields | 295,415 | 56,225 | 239,190 | 9% | 3% | 14% |
| Personal, protective and transportation services | 97,660 | 47,575 | 50,075 | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other | 420 | 190 | 235 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Data Source:
| Source Name: | Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0327-01. Labour force characteristics by sex and detailed age group, annual | ||
| Source Link: | statcan.gc.ca | ||
| Published Date: | January 2024 |
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