In Yukon, out of 32,780 persons aged 15 years and over, 13,225 had no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree whereas 19,550 has some postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.(Based on 25% sample data)
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Popular Fields of Study in Yukon in 2021
In 2021, majority of persons in Yukon (40.3%) chose to pursue no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. From among those who pursued postsecondary education, the most popular field of study was in Architecture, engineering, and related trades.
32,780
In 2021, number of persons in Yukon aged 15 years and over.
13,225
In 2021, number of persons in Yukon aged 15 years and over with no postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree
19,550
In 2021, number of persons in Yukon aged 15 years and over with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree
Table: Most Popular Degree or Fields of Study in Yukon in 2021
| Degree or Field of Study | Total | Male | Female | % Total | % Male | % Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 13,225 | 7,110 | 6,115 | 40% | 44% | 37% |
| Education | 1,635 | 460 | 1,180 | 5% | 3% | 7% |
| Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies | 530 | 190 | 340 | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Humanities | 1,075 | 445 | 625 | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Social and behavioural sciences and law | 2,600 | 910 | 1,690 | 8% | 6% | 10% |
| Business, management and public administration | 3,495 | 995 | 2,505 | 11% | 6% | 15% |
| Physical and life sciences and technologies | 975 | 500 | 470 | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Mathematics, computer and information sciences | 480 | 280 | 205 | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Architecture, engineering, and related trades | 3,880 | 3,445 | 435 | 12% | 21% | 3% |
| Agriculture, natural resources and conservation | 1,070 | 580 | 490 | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Health and related fields | 2,475 | 545 | 1,930 | 8% | 3% | 12% |
| Personal, protective and transportation services | 1,335 | 725 | 610 | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Other | – | – | – | 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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