In Nova Scotia , out of 819,315 persons aged 15 years and over, there are 395,805 males and 423,510 females.

From the male population in Nova Scotia , 182,120 had no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree whereas 213,690 had some postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. From the female population, 175,620 had no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree whereas 247,900 had some postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.(Based on 25% sample data)

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Popular Fields of Study in Nova Scotia in 2021

In 2021, 46% of males and 41.5% 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.

  819,315
In 2021, number of persons in Nova Scotia aged 15 years and over.
  395,805
In 2021, number of males in Nova Scotia aged 15 years and over.
  423,510
In 2021, number of females in Nova Scotia aged 15 years and over.

Table: Most Popular Degree or Fields of Study in Nova Scotia in 2021

Degree or Field of StudyTotalMaleFemale% Total% Male% Female
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree357,735182,120175,62044%46%41%
Education32,9308,24024,6904%2%6%
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies11,8755,6206,2451%1%1%
Humanities21,8558,85013,0003%2%3%
Social and behavioural sciences and law46,96514,27032,6956%4%8%
Business, management and public administration101,87533,23568,64512%8%16%
Physical and life sciences and technologies19,0609,1009,9652%2%2%
Mathematics, computer and information sciences18,17011,6106,5602%3%2%
Architecture, engineering, and related trades96,51089,1057,40512%23%2%
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation9,9055,1604,7451%1%1%
Health and related fields70,55011,53059,0209%3%14%
Personal, protective and transportation services31,81516,94514,8754%4%4%
Other7525550%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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