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Results of the
Graduate Outcomes Survey
for the Publicly Funded
Post-Secondary Institutions’
Class of 2015/2016
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Executive Summary
Introduction
Every two years, Alberta Advanced Education (AE) commissions a survey of post-secondary graduates in
order to collect information that will inform strategic planning and results reporting regarding graduate
demographics, satisfaction, financing of education, outcomes, and changes over time.
CCI Research began work on the AE Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) for the class of 2015/2016 in December
2017. The GOS instrument was based on previous years’ surveys, with changes made after reviews by CCI
Research Analysts and approval from AE. The online and telephone survey tools were programmed by the in-
house CCI Research Information Technology staff based on these approved survey documents.
The administration period began on January 5th, 2018. A pre-test was conducted before launching the survey
in full and up to three email reminders were sent to all graduates with a valid, available email address. By
April 30th, more than 40,000 graduates from public institutions had been invited to participate in the survey
and a total of 16,687 surveys were completed for a gross response rate of 40.1%.
Demographics
Administrative data and responses collected from the survey were used in combination to determine the
demographic profile of graduates who responded to the survey:
• Just over half of all graduates who responded to the GOS had been living in Calgary or Edmonton when they first applied for post-secondary studies. Additionally, 14% were from another Canadian province or territory, and 4% were from another country.
• Almost two out of three graduates were female, and this proportion appeared to be higher than in the past two survey iterations1. However, the ratio of females to males tended to vary by field of study, with higher proportions of males in the fields of Architecture, Engineering and Related Technologies and Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences.
• The average age of graduates was 29, and the median was 26 years of age with most being between 23 and 30 years of age. Graduates of doctoral degree programs tended to be older, with more than half being between 31 and 40 years of age.
• About three-quarters of graduates were single (never married) when they started their post-secondary program and a similar proportion did not have dependents when they started their post-secondary program.
• Only 5% of graduates indicated that they self-identify as an Aboriginal person and 4% of graduates indicated that they self-identified as a person with a disability when they started their program.
To gain a better understanding of the graduates’ motivations, they were also asked what main factor led
them to enroll in their program. Commonly reported factors included wanting to work in their field of study
because of the reputation, income, or interest.
1 While absolute numbers indicate an increase, this change was not tested for statistical significance.
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Satisfaction
Graduates were generally positive about the extent to which their post-secondary education helped them to
gain or develop skills. When asked to rate the extent to which their program helped them build their skills,
with one indicating ‘not at all’ and five indicating ‘great extent’, at least half of graduates gave a rating of four
out of five or higher for each listed ability. The only exception was mathematical skills (rated four out of five
or higher by 41%). Additionally, more than three-quarters of graduates gave one of the top two ratings for
the extent to which their post-secondary education helped them develop their ability to learn independently,
their ability to work independently, and their critical thinking skills.
Overall, approximately nine out of ten graduates were satisfied with the quality of teaching in their program,
the quality of their program, and the overall quality of their educational experience. Four out of five graduates
indicated that they ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ their post-secondary education program was worth the
financial cost. It is notable that the perceptions of program value correlated with reported current annual
income.
While 2015/2016 graduates commonly indicated a high level of satisfaction with the quality and value of their
post-secondary program, they were somewhat less likely to do so than the graduates of 2013/2014 had been
in the previous survey iteration.
Financing of Post-Secondary Education
Information was also collected to better understand the sources of financing that graduates used to fund
their post-secondary education:
• Almost half of graduates reported receiving government-sponsored student loans, with an average debt of about $27,000 at graduation, and an average (previous) monthly re-payment of about $370.
• Two-thirds of graduates overall indicated that they received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, with a median amount received of $4,000. However, approximately nine out of ten doctoral degree graduates indicated that they received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, with a median amount received of about $85,000.
• Half of graduates indicated receiving family assistance or loans, with an average amount received of about $16,100 and an average amount to be repaid at graduation of about $2,400, or about $10,300 when those who reported having to repay $0 were excluded.
• Almost a quarter of graduates reported receiving non-government loans from financial institutions for education-related expenses, with an average amount owing in non-government loans at graduation of about $15,700.
Altogether, just over half of graduates indicated receiving either or both government-sponsored loans and
non-government-sponsored loans from financial institutions. Compared to previous years, the proportion of
graduates receiving government-sponsored loans appears to be trending up.
Transitions
Nearly half of graduates had completed some form of post-secondary prior to the program that they
graduated from in 2015/2016, and less than half of those graduates received transfer credits or advanced
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standing for courses they had taken at other institutions. Overall, more than four out of five graduates who
received transfer credits indicated that they were satisfied with the transfer credit that they received.
When asked if they were currently enrolled as a student, about a quarter of the 2015/2016 graduates
indicated they were. About three-quarters of those currently enrolled as a student were enrolled in Alberta,
a similar proportion were enrolled in full-time studies, and two out of five were working towards a graduate
degree. As compared to previous years, the proportion of graduates who have enrolled as a student after
their program appears to have increased.
Another post-graduation transition that was examined was the relocation of graduates following their
program. About three out of ten graduates had relocated since graduation, with just over half relocating
within Alberta.
Outcomes
The employment rate of 2015/2016 graduates in the workforce was 93% at the time of the survey, which is
within the range of results that have been observed for graduates in previous years.
In total, approximately three-quarters of graduates were employed, 19% of graduates were enrolled in
full-time studies, 5% were unemployed and looking for work, and 2% were not employed and not looking for
work. Close to one out of ten graduates who indicated that they were employed reported being
self-employed, about three-quarters were employed in permanent positions, and about half had been at
their current position for between one and three years.
A large majority of graduates indicated that they had obtained full-time employment, or the equivalent to
full-time employment within a year of graduating. On average, graduates who had not previously had their
job while in school and who found a job within two years of graduating, did so approximately five months
after graduation. Graduates who took longer than six months tended to indicate that the challenges which
most impacted their ability to find employment were a lack of experience or a lack of jobs, either in their field
of study or near their place of residence.
Graduates who were not looking for a job most often reported that they were not looking because of personal
or family reasons. Graduates who had a job but were looking for a new one frequently mentioned
compensation and benefits, wanting a job related to their field of study, wanting permanent or full-time
employment, or achieving personal or career goals among their reasons for seeking a new job.
On average, employed graduates reported earning about $59,400 annually, with half indicating they made
$52,000 or more annually. After taking inflation into account, the average annual income reported by
2015/2016 graduates was about $4,000 lower based on 2018 dollar values compared to the average annual
income reported by 2013/2014 graduates.
More than half of graduates reported that their current main job was ‘very related’ to the program from
which they graduated in 2015/2016. Similarly, more than half of graduates indicated that the subject-area
knowledge they acquired during their program was ‘very related’ to their current job and about three out of
five indicated that the general skills and abilities they acquired were ‘very related’ to their job.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 17
2 Methodology ..................................................................................................................................... 18
3 Analysis .............................................................................................................................................. 21
4 Sample Demographics ........................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 Location ...................................................................................................................................24
4.2 Gender ....................................................................................................................................28
4.3 Age ..........................................................................................................................................32
4.4 Marital Status ..........................................................................................................................39
4.5 Number of Dependents ...........................................................................................................44
4.6 Aboriginal Status ......................................................................................................................48
4.7 Disability Status .......................................................................................................................59
4.8 Participation in Work Experience .............................................................................................65
4.9 Main Factor that Led to Enrolling in Program for a Sample of Graduates ..................................70
4.10 Historic Demographics .............................................................................................................74
5 Satisfaction ........................................................................................................................................ 80
5.1 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Developed Through Post-Secondary Education ........................81
5.2 Student Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching ..........................................................................87
5.3 Student Satisfaction with Quality of Program ...........................................................................91
5.4 Student Satisfaction with Overall Education Experience ...........................................................95
5.5 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis of Post-Secondary Education ..................................................99
5.6 Historic Satisfaction ...............................................................................................................106
6 Government-Sponsored Loans ......................................................................................................... 115
6.1 Number of Graduates with Government-Sponsored Student Loans .......................................116
6.2 Amount of Government-Sponsored Student Loans ................................................................121
6.3 Payment Amount for Government-Sponsored Student Loans ................................................133
7 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received .................................................................................. 145
7.1 Number of Graduates with Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries ............................................146
7.2 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries .....................................................................151
8 Family Assistance or Loans ............................................................................................................... 163
8.1 Number of Graduates with Family Assistance and Loans ........................................................164
8.2 Amount of Family Assistance and Loans .................................................................................169
8.3 Amount of Family Assistance and Loans to be Repaid ............................................................181
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9 Non-Government Loans ................................................................................................................... 193
9.1 Number of Graduates with Non-Government Loans...............................................................194
9.2 Amount of Non-Government Loans .......................................................................................199
9.3 Historic Financing ..................................................................................................................211
10 Transitions ....................................................................................................................................... 217
10.1 Transfer Credits .....................................................................................................................218
10.2 Continuing Post-Secondary Education ....................................................................................223
10.3 Relocation since Graduation ..................................................................................................236
10.4 Historic Transitions ................................................................................................................243
11 Outcomes ........................................................................................................................................ 247
11.1 Employment ..........................................................................................................................248
11.2 Income ..................................................................................................................................273
11.3 Relatedness of Education and Current Employment ...............................................................280
11.4 Historic Outcomes .................................................................................................................286
12 Appendix .......................................................................................................................................... 296
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Table of Figures
Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 17
2 Methodology ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Table 2-1 Sample Statistics by Sector ..............................................................................................19
Table 2-2 Sample Statistics by Field of Study ..................................................................................19
Table 2-3 Sample Statistics by Credential Type ...............................................................................20
3 Analysis .............................................................................................................................................. 21
4 Sample Demographics ........................................................................................................................ 23
4.1 Location ............................................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 4.1-1 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education ................................................................24
Figure 4.1-2 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Sector ................................................25
Figure 4.1-3 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Field of Study ....................................26
Figure 4.1-4 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Credential Type .................................27
4.2 Gender ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 4.2-1 Gender ........................................................................................................................28
Figure 4.2-2 Gender by Sector .........................................................................................................29
Figure 4.2-3 Gender by Field of Study .............................................................................................30
Figure 4.2-4 Gender by Credential Type ..........................................................................................31
4.3 Age .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 4.3-1 Age of Graduates .........................................................................................................32
Figure 4.3-2 Age by Sector...............................................................................................................33
Figure 4.3-3 Average Age by Sector .................................................................................................34
Figure 4.3-4 Age of Graduates by Field of Study..............................................................................35
Figure 4.3-5 Average Age of Graduates by Field of Study ................................................................36
Figure 4.3-6 Age by Credential Type ................................................................................................37
Figure 4.3-7 Average Age by Credential Type ..................................................................................38
4.4 Marital Status..................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 4.4-1 Marital Status of Graduates ........................................................................................39
Figure 4.4-2 Marital Status by Sector ..............................................................................................40
Figure 4.4-3 Marital Status by Field of Study...................................................................................41
Figure 4.4-4 Marital Status by Credential Type ...............................................................................42
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Figure 4.4-5 Marital Status by Age ..................................................................................................43
4.5 Number of Dependents ...................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 4.5-1 Number of Dependents ...............................................................................................44
Figure 4.5-2 Number of Dependents by Sector ...............................................................................45
Figure 4.5-3 Number of Dependents by Field of Study ....................................................................46
Figure 4.5-4 Number of Dependents by Credential Type ................................................................47
4.6 Aboriginal Status ................................................................................................................................ 48
Figure 4.6-1 Aboriginal Status of Graduates ....................................................................................48
Figure 4.6-2 Aboriginal Identity of Graduates .................................................................................50
Figure 4.6-3 Sector Enrollment by Aboriginal Status .......................................................................51
Figure 4.6-4 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Sector .........................52
Figure 4.6-5 Field of Study Enrollment by Aboriginal Status ...........................................................53
Figure 4.6-6 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Field of Study ..............54
Figure 4.6-7 Credential Enrollment by Aboriginal Status .................................................................55
Figure 4.6-8 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Credential Type ..........56
Figure 4.6-9 Age by Aboriginal Status .............................................................................................57
Figure 4.6-10 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Age ...........................58
4.7 Disability Status .................................................................................................................................. 59
Figure 4.7-1 Disability Status ...........................................................................................................59
Figure 4.7-2 Type of Disability .........................................................................................................60
Figure 4.7-3 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability .................61
Figure 4.7-4 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Sector..62
Figure 4.7-5 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Field of
Study...............................................................................................................................................63
Figure 4.7-6 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by
Credential Type ...............................................................................................................................64
4.8 Participation in Work Experience........................................................................................................ 65
Figure 4.8-1 Participation in Work Experience ................................................................................65
Figure 4.8-2 Type of Related Work Experience ...............................................................................66
Figure 4.8-3 Participation in Work Experience by Sector ................................................................67
Figure 4.8-4 Participation in Work Experience by Field of Study .....................................................68
Figure 4.8-5 Participation in Work Experience by Credential Type .................................................69
4.9 Main Factor that Led to Enrolling in Program for a Sample of Graduates ............................................ 70
Figure 4.9-1 Main Factor that Led to Enrollment for a Sample of Graduates ..................................70
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4.10 Historic Demographics ....................................................................................................................... 74
Figure 4.10-1 Historic Gender Distribution by Field of Study...........................................................76
Figure 4.10-2 Historic Gender Distribution by Credential Type .......................................................77
Figure 4.10-3 Historic Age Distribution by Field of Study ................................................................78
Figure 4.10-4 Historical Age Distribution by Credential Type ..........................................................79
5 Satisfaction ........................................................................................................................................ 80
5.1 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Developed Through Post-Secondary Education .................................. 81
Figure 5.1-1 Total Satisfaction with Skills Knowledge and Abilities Developed Through Post-
Secondary Education ......................................................................................................................81
Figure 5.1-2 Summarized Ratings of the Extent to which Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Were
Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education ................................................................................83
Figure 5.1-3 Detailed Ratings of the Extent to Which Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Were
Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education ................................................................................84
Figure 5.1-4 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education by Area
of Study ..........................................................................................................................................86
5.2 Student Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching ..................................................................................... 87
Figure 5.2-1 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching ..........................................................................87
Figure 5.2-2 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Sector ..........................................................88
Figure 5.2-3 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Field of Study ...............................................89
Figure 5.2-4 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Credential Type ...........................................90
5.3 Student Satisfaction with Quality of Program ..................................................................................... 91
Figure 5.3-1 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program ....................................................................91
Figure 5.3-2 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Sector .....................................................92
Figure 5.3-3 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Field of Study .........................................93
Figure 5.3-4 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Credential Type ......................................94
5.4 Student Satisfaction with Overall Education Experience ..................................................................... 95
Figure 5.4-1 Overall Quality of Educational Experience ..................................................................95
Figure 5.4-2 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Sector ...................................................96
Figure 5.4-3 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Field of Study .......................................97
Figure 5.4-4 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Credential Type ....................................98
5.5 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis of Post-Secondary Education ............................................................ 99
Figure 5.5-1 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis ..................................................................................99
Figure 5.5-2 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Sector.................................................................101
Figure 5.5-3 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Field of Study .....................................................102
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Figure 5.5-4 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Credential Type ..................................................103
Figure 5.5-5 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Total Loans ........................................................104
Figure 5.5-6 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Total Income ......................................................105
5.6 Historic Satisfaction .......................................................................................................................... 106
Figure 5.6-1 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Sector ........108
Figure 5.6-2 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Field of Study
......................................................................................................................................................109
Figure 5.6-3 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Credential Type
......................................................................................................................................................110
Figure 5.6-4 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Sector ....................................................112
Figure 5.6-5 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Field of Study ........................................113
Figure 5.6-6 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Credential Type .....................................114
6 Government-Sponsored Loans ......................................................................................................... 115
6.1 Number of Graduates with Government-Sponsored Student Loans .................................................. 116
Figure 6.1-1 Government-Sponsored Loans ..................................................................................116
Figure 6.1-2 Government-Sponsored Loans by Sector ..................................................................118
Figure 6.1-3 Government-Sponsored Loans by Field of Study .......................................................119
Figure 6.1-4 Government-Sponsored Loans by Credential Type ...................................................120
6.2 Amount of Government-Sponsored Student Loans ........................................................................... 121
Figure 6.2-1 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans ................................................................121
Figure 6.2-2 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans ..................................................123
Figure 6.2-3 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of by Sector ............................................124
Figure 6.2-4 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector
......................................................................................................................................................125
Figure 6.2-5 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Sector ........126
Figure 6.2-6 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans by Field of Study .....................................127
Figure 6.2-7 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of
Study.............................................................................................................................................128
Figure 6.2-8 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study
......................................................................................................................................................129
Figure 6.2-9 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans by Credential Type..................................130
Figure 6.2-10 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by
Credential Type .............................................................................................................................131
Figure 6.2-11 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Credential
Type ..............................................................................................................................................132
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6.3 Payment Amount for Government-Sponsored Student Loans ........................................................... 133
Figure 6.3-1 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month ...........133
Figure 6.3-2 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month
......................................................................................................................................................135
Figure 6.3-3 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Sector
......................................................................................................................................................136
Figure 6.3-4 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates
by Sector .......................................................................................................................................137
Figure 6.3-5 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by
Sector ...........................................................................................................................................138
Figure 6.3-6 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Field of
Study.............................................................................................................................................139
Figure 6.3-7 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates
by Field of Study ...........................................................................................................................140
Figure 6.3-8 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Field
of Study ........................................................................................................................................141
Figure 6.3-9 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by
Credential Type .............................................................................................................................142
Figure 6.3-10 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates
by Credential Type ........................................................................................................................143
Figure 6.3-11 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by
Credential Type .............................................................................................................................144
7 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received .................................................................................. 145
7.1 Number of Graduates with Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries ...................................................... 146
Figure 7.1-1 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received ..........................................................146
Figure 7.1-2 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Sector ..........................................148
Figure 7.1-3 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Field of Study ...............................149
Figure 7.1-4 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Credential Type ...........................150
7.2 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries ............................................................................... 151
Figure 7.2-1 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received ........................................151
Figure 7.2-2 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received ..........................153
Figure 7.2-3 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Sector ........................154
Figure 7.2-4 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic
Graduates by Sector .....................................................................................................................155
Figure 7.2-5 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by
Sector ...........................................................................................................................................156
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Figure 7.2-6 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Field of Study .............157
Figure 7.2-7 Average Amount Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic
Graduates by Field of Study ..........................................................................................................158
Figure 7.2-8 Average Amount Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by
Field of Study ................................................................................................................................159
Figure 7.2-9 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Credential Type .........160
Figure 7.2-10 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic
Graduates by Credential Type .......................................................................................................161
Figure 7.2-11 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates
by Credential Type ........................................................................................................................162
8 Family Assistance or Loans ............................................................................................................... 163
8.1 Number of Graduates with Family Assistance and Loans .................................................................. 164
Figure 8.1-1 Family Assistance or Loans ........................................................................................164
Figure 8.1-2 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Sector ..........166
Figure 8.1-3 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Field of Study
......................................................................................................................................................167
Figure 8.1-4 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Credential Type
......................................................................................................................................................168
8.2 Amount of Family Assistance and Loans ........................................................................................... 169
Figure 8.2-1 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans ......................................................................169
Figure 8.2-2 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans ........................................................171
Figure 8.2-3 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Sector ......................................................172
Figure 8.2-4 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by Domestic Graduates by
Sector ...........................................................................................................................................173
Figure 8.2-5 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by All Graduates by Sector
......................................................................................................................................................174
Figure 8.2-6 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Field of Study ...........................................175
Figure 8.2-7 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by Domestic Graduates by
Field of Study ................................................................................................................................176
Figure 8.2-8 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by All Graduates by Field of
Study.............................................................................................................................................177
Figure 8.2-9 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Credential Type .......................................178
Figure 8.2-10 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Domestic Graduates by Credential
Type ..............................................................................................................................................179
Figure 8.2-11 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by All Graduates by Credential Type
......................................................................................................................................................180
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8.3 Amount of Family Assistance and Loans to be Repaid ....................................................................... 181
Figure 8.3-1 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid .................................................181
Figure 8.3-2 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid ...................................183
Figure 8.3-3 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Sector .................................184
Figure 8.3-4 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates
by Sector .......................................................................................................................................185
Figure 8.3-5 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by
Sector ...........................................................................................................................................186
Figure 8.3-6 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Field of Study ......................187
Figure 8.3-7 Average Amount Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by
Field of Study ................................................................................................................................188
Figure 8.3-8 Average Amount Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by Field of
Study.............................................................................................................................................189
Figure 8.3-9 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Credential Type...................190
Figure 8.3-10 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates
by Credential Type ........................................................................................................................191
Figure 8.3-11 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by
Credential Type .............................................................................................................................192
9 Non-Government Loans ................................................................................................................... 193
9.1 Number of Graduates with Non-Government Loans ......................................................................... 194
Figure 9.1-1 Non-Government Loans ............................................................................................194
Figure 9.1-2 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Sector .............196
Figure 9.1-3 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Field of Study ..197
Figure 9.1-4 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Credential Type
......................................................................................................................................................198
9.2 Amount of Non-Government Loans .................................................................................................. 199
Figure 9.2-1 Amount of Non-Government Loans ..........................................................................199
Figure 9.2-2 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans ............................................................201
Figure 9.2-3 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Sector ...........................................................202
Figure 9.2-4 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector ........203
Figure 9.2-5 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Sector ..................204
Figure 9.2-6 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Field of Study ...............................................205
Figure 9.2-7 Average Amount Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of Study 206
Figure 9.2-8 Average Amount Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study ...........207
Figure 9.2-9 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Credential Type ............................................208
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Figure 9.2-10 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Credential
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Figure 9.2-11 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Credential Type..210
9.3 Historic Financing ............................................................................................................................. 211
Figure 9.3-1 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Sector .....................212
Figure 9.3-2 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Field of Study .........213
Figure 9.3-3 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Credential Type ......214
Figure 9.3-4 Median Amount of Government and Non-Government Loans at Graduation...........215
Figure 9.3-5 Average Amount of Government and Non-Government Loans at Graduation ..........216
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10.1 Transfer Credits ................................................................................................................................ 218
Figure 10.1-1 Graduates with Prior Post-Secondary Experience ...................................................218
Figure 10.1-2 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Sector ..................................................................219
Figure 10.1-3 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Field of Study ......................................................220
Figure 10.1-4 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Credential Type ...................................................221
Figure 10.1-5 Satisfaction with Transfer Credits ...........................................................................221
10.2 Continuing Post-Secondary Education .............................................................................................. 223
Figure 10.2-1 Current Enrollment..................................................................................................223
Figure 10.2-2 Location of Current Enrollment ...............................................................................224
Figure 10.2-3 Current Enrollment by Sector ..................................................................................225
Figure 10.2-4 Current Enrollment by Field of Study ......................................................................226
Figure 10.2-5 Current Enrollment by Credential Type ...................................................................227
Figure 10.2-6 Full-Time or Part-Time Enrollment ..........................................................................227
Figure 10.2-7 Full-Time or Part-Time by Sector .............................................................................229
Figure 10.2-8 Full-Time or Part-Time by Field of Study .................................................................230
Figure 10.2-9 Full-Time or Part-Time by Credential Type ..............................................................231
Figure 10.2-10 Credential Type of Current Enrollment ..................................................................232
Figure 10.2-11 Credential of Current Enrollment by Sector ...........................................................233
Figure 10.2-12 Credential of Current Enrollment by Field of Study ...............................................234
Figure 10.2-13 Credential of Current Enrollment by Credential Type ............................................235
10.3 Relocation since Graduation ............................................................................................................. 236
Figure 10.3-1 Relocation since Graduation ...................................................................................236
Figure 10.3-2 Relocation since Graduation by Sector ....................................................................238
Figure 10.3-3 Area of Relocation by Sector ...................................................................................239
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Figure 10.3-4 Relocation since Graduation by Field of Study ........................................................240
Figure 10.3-5 Area of Relocation by Field of Study .......................................................................241
Figure 10.3-6 Relocation since Graduation by Credential Type .....................................................242
Figure 10.3-7 Area of Relocation by Credential Type ....................................................................242
10.4 Historic Transitions........................................................................................................................... 243
Figure 10.4-1 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Sector .......................244
Figure 10.4-2 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Field of Study ............245
Figure 10.4-3 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Credential Type ........246
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11.1 Employment ..................................................................................................................................... 248
Figure 11.1-1 Employment Rate of Graduates in the Workforce ...................................................248
Figure 11.1-2 Employment Rate by Sector ....................................................................................250
Figure 11.1-3 Employment Rate by Field of Study.........................................................................251
Figure 11.1-4 Employment Rate by BHASE vs. STEM Fields ...........................................................252
Figure 11.1-5 Employment Rate by Credential Type .....................................................................253
Figure 11.1-6 Graduate Labour Force Status Distribution .............................................................253
Figure 11.1-7 Labour Force Status by BHASE vs. STEM Fields ........................................................254
Figure 11.1-8 Labour Force Status by Age .....................................................................................255
Figure 11.1-9 Time to Full-time Employment ................................................................................256
Figure 11.1-10 Time to Full-time Employment by Sector ..............................................................257
Figure 11.1-11 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Sector ................................................258
Figure 11.1-12 Time to Full-time Employment by Field of Study ...................................................259
Figure 11.1-13 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Field of Study .....................................260
Figure 11.1-14 Time to Full-time Employment by BHASE vs. STEM Fields .....................................261
Figure 11.1-15 Average Time to Full-time Employment by BHASE vs. STEM Fields .......................261
Figure 11.1-16 Time to Full-time Employment by Credential Type ...............................................262
Figure 11.1-17 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Credential Type..................................263
Figure 11.1-18 Challenges to Finding Employment .......................................................................264
Figure 11.1-19 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Sector ............................................265
Figure 11.1-20 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Field of Study.................................266
Figure 11.1-21 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by BHASE vs. STEM Fields ...................267
Figure 11.1-22 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Credential Type .............................267
Figure 11.1-23 Main Reason for Not Looking for a Job..................................................................268
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Figure 11.1-24 Main Reason for Looking for a Job ........................................................................269
Figure 11.1-25 Rate of Self-Employed Graduates in the Workforce ..............................................270
Figure 11.1-26 Length of Current Employment .............................................................................271
Figure 11.1-27 Type of Employment .............................................................................................272
11.2 Income ............................................................................................................................................. 273
Figure 11.2-1 Income Distribution .................................................................................................273
Figure 11.2-2 Total Income by Demographics ...............................................................................275
Figure 11.2-3 Average Total Income by Demographics .................................................................276
Figure 11.2-4 Average Total Income by Sector ..............................................................................277
Figure 11.2-5 Average Total Income by Field of Study ..................................................................278
Figure 11.2-6 Average Total Income by Credential Type ...............................................................279
11.3 Relatedness of Education and Current Employment ......................................................................... 280
Figure 11.3-1 Education Relatedness to the Workplace ................................................................280
Figure 11.3-2 Program Related to Employment by Sector ............................................................282
Figure 11.3-3 Program Related to Employment by Field of Study .................................................283
Figure 11.3-4 Program Related to Employment by Credential Type..............................................284
Figure 11.3-5 Education Requirement for Current Employment ...................................................285
11.4 Historic Outcomes ............................................................................................................................ 286
Figure 11.4-1 Historic Employment Rate .......................................................................................287
Figure 11.4-2 Historic Employment Rate by Sector .......................................................................288
Figure 11.4-3 Historic Employment Rate by Field of Study ...........................................................289
Figure 11.4-4 Historic Employment Rate by Credential Type ........................................................290
Figure 11.4-5 Historical Labour Status by Sector ...........................................................................292
Figure 11.4-6 Historic Labour Status by Field of Study ..................................................................293
Figure 11.4-7 Historic Labour Status by Credential Type ...............................................................294
Figure 11.4-8 Historic Average Income .........................................................................................295
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1 Introduction
Every two years, Alberta Advanced Education (AE) commissions a survey of post-secondary graduates from
credit parchment programs (programs offering certificates, diplomas or degrees after successful completion
of the program), called the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS). Surveys are completed approximately two
years after graduation. Graduates have the option of completing the GOS either online or over the telephone.
The objectives of the GOS are to collect information that is then used to inform strategic planning and results
reporting, both for the Province and for institutions in the Province. The specific objectives of the GOS are to:
• Determine post-secondary graduates’ satisfaction with their post-secondary education experiences,
• Explore graduates’ employment outcomes,
• Understand how students finance their education,
• Describe the demographic profile of graduates from different fields of study, and
• Maintain historical comparisons with surveys from previous years.
This collaborative project of data collection of research reflects AE’s continued commitment to ensure that
the post-secondary system enables the success of Albertans through education and enhanced employability
through lifelong learning. The survey findings from this research project will continue to help inform strategic
planning and results reporting for both the Province and for institutions in the Province.
In December 2017, CCI Research Inc. (CCI Research) was contacted by AE to conduct the GOS survey with the
2015/2016 academic year graduates from credit parchment programs from publicly funded post-secondary
institutions, excluding the Banff Centre.
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2 Methodology
Based on previous instruments, AE and CCI Research prepared a survey instrument aimed at assessing
outcomes such as graduate satisfaction, how graduates finance their education, and employment status and
compensation.
A copy of the complete survey instrument can be found in the Appendix.
The target population included alumni who had graduated from publicly funded Alberta post-secondary
institutions in 2015/2016. A total of 25 publicly funded post-secondary institutions participated in the project,
including:
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities
Athabasca University
University of Alberta
University of Calgary
University of Lethbridge
Teaching Universities
Grant MacEwan University
Mount Royal University
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions
Alberta College of Art and Design
Polytechnical Institutions
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Independent Academic Institutions
Ambrose University
Burman University
Concordia University of Edmonton
The King’s University
St. Mary’s University
Comprehensive Community Colleges
Bow Valley College
Grande Prairie Regional College
Keyano College
Lakeland College
Lethbridge College
Medicine Hat College
NorQuest College
Northern Lakes College
Olds College
Portage College
Red Deer College
AE and post-secondary institutions provided CCI Research with contact information which was used to invite
graduates to participate in the survey.
In order to achieve accuracy targets by institution, field of study, credential, and program, a detailed sampling
plan was developed by AE. Publicly-funded institutions with fewer than 1,500 graduates were surveyed using
a census approach, while institutions with 1,500 graduates or more were surveyed using a stratified
sampling2.
The data required for stratification was included as part of the contact information that was provided.
Information about the final survey sample compared to the population by sector, field of study, and
credential type is provided in Tables 2-1, 2-2, and 2-3.
2 More details about the stratified sample plan and accuracy targets are provided in the Graduate Outcomes Survey Technical Report.
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Table 2-1 Sample Statistics by Sector
Sector Population
*
Proportion (%) of
Population
Completed Survey Sample
Proportion (%) of
Sample
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities 18,751 45% 7,535 45%
Polytechnic Institutions 9,133 22% 3,370 20%
Comprehensive Community Colleges 7,620 18% 3,277 20%
Teaching Universities 5,085 12% 2,015 12%
Independent Academic Institutions 812 2% 400 2%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions 195 0% 90 1%
Total 41,596 100% 16,687 100%
*Includes each graduate only once; duplicates were removed from the population count here and prior to survey
fielding.
Table 2-2 Sample Statistics by Field of Study
Field of Study
By CIP Group3
Population*
Proportion (%) of
Population
Completed Survey Sample
Proportion (%) of
Sample
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation 1,246 3% 598 4%
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies 6,288 15% 2,439 15%
Business, Management and Public Administration 9,040 22% 3,183 19%
Education 2,710 7% 1,108 7%
Health and Related Fields 9,314 22% 3,946 24%
Humanities 1,377 3% 571 3%
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences 1,247 3% 452 3%
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services 1,132 3% 472 3%
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies 2,424 6% 993 6%
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law 5,374 13% 2,252 13%
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies
1,363 3% 631 4%
Other4 81 0% 42 0%
Total 41,596 100% 16,687 100%
*Includes each graduate only once; duplicates were removed from the population count here and prior to survey
fielding.
3 More information on the Classification of Instructional Programs can be found at https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/subjects/standard/cip/2016/introduction 4 The CIP primary grouping Other refers to programs described as pre-technology/pre-industrial arts programs, high school/secondary diploma and certificate programs, and multidisciplinary studies, other. More information on which programs fall under this category can be found at http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=394056&CVD=394057&CPV=12&CST=01012016&CLV=1&MLV=4 .
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The field of study groups that are used in this report are based on the primary groupings of the Classification
of Instructional Programs (CIP) outlined by Statistics Canada. Using the CIP, advanced education programs
can be assigned a six-digit code, based on the name and content of the program. Throughout this report the
most common CIP code breakdown presented is the primary groupings, which divide the CIP codes into
thirteen fields of study. The population and sample breakdowns by primary grouping are shown above in
Table 2-2. The primary grouping 00- Personal Improvement and Leisure is not included in the report as this
grouping includes courses that are not for credit5. The second CIP code breakdown used in this report is the
BHASE/STEM breakdown defined by Statistics Canada. BHASE refers to business, humanities, health, arts,
social science, education, legal studies, trades, services, and natural resources and conservation; and STEM
refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 6
Table 2-3 Sample Statistics by Credential Type
Credential Type Population*
(N) Proportion (%) of Population
Completed Survey
Sample (n)
Proportion (%) of
Sample
Doctoral 849 2% 341 2%
Master’s (including Post-Master’s (N=6))
3,885 9% 1,766 11%
Applied & Bachelor (including Post-Baccalaureate (N=270) and Post-Basic (N=332))
19,059 46% 7,385 44%
Diploma (including, Post-Certificate (N=13))
11,443 28% 4,587 27%
Certificate 6,360 15% 2,608 16%
Total 41,596 100% 16,687 100%
*Includes each graduate only once; duplicates were removed from the population count here and prior to survey
fielding.
Data collection for the Graduate Outcomes Survey took place during the period of January 5th to April 30th, 2018, with an average survey completion time of 13 minutes7 by phone and 10 minutes8 online. Following the pre-test, email invitations were sent in waves from January 19th to January 29th, and up to three reminders per graduate were sent between January 29th and March 28th. Phone interviews after the pre-test were conducted from January 26th to April 30th. Trained interviewers used a Computer-Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) system to complete 2,332 surveys with Alberta graduates and an additional 14,355 Alberta graduates completed the survey online, for a total of 16,687 completed surveys. Based on the population of 41,596, the gross response rate was 40.1%.
5 A full description and breakdown of the primary groupings can be found at http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=394056 6 A full description and breakdown of the STEM and BHASE groupings can be found at http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=401856 7 After excluding surveys that had a longer period than 59 minutes between start and end time. 8 After excluding surveys that had a longer period than 59 minutes between start and end time.
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3 Analysis
For the purposes of this report, first-level data analysis includes the presentation of descriptive statistics
(frequencies) for survey items in text, tables, and figures, as appropriate. The following should be noted with
regard to the presentation of frequency data:
• Percentages include only valid and relevant responses to each item (i.e., “don’t know/not applicable” and “no response” are excluded from the calculation of results).
• All percentages are rounded to the nearest whole-number based on computer-generated analysis. For single-response items, percentages may not total to 100% due to rounding. Similarly, rounded percentages for individual response options may not total exactly to combined percentages due to rounding. Therefore, percentages in text, tables, and charts may appear to differ by 1% due to rounding.
• Results of groups with fewer than ten responses are suppressed. Complementary suppression is also applied, so that suppressed results cannot be determined by calculation.
• Some numeric questions were open-ended and received responses that appeared to be extreme. In these cases, outliers were removed from the calculation of results, and are noted below the applicable charts.
• Historical data are presented for some items that have been asked in previous years. Results were examined for changes or fluctuations across the survey periods and are discussed in the interpretation.
• In previous years, graduates of Post-Baccalaureate, Post-Basic, Post-Certificate, and Post-Master’s programs were excluded from credential type analysis. This should be considered when interpreting results. This year, graduates of these programs were grouped as follows:
o Post-Baccalaureate graduates were included with Applied & Bachelor’s Degree graduates
o Post-Basic graduates were included with Applied & Bachelor’s Degree graduates
o Post-Certificate graduates were included with Diploma graduates
o Post-Master’s graduates were included with Master’s graduates
• With the exception of comparisons to historical data, any differences in results mentioned within the analysis were determined to be significantly different. Significance was determined based on independent t-tests of means and z-tests of proportions at the 95% level with adjustment using the Bonferroni method.
A t-test compares the difference between two means and produces a t-statistic, which is a ratio of the size of the difference between means relative to the variation of the data being tested. A large t-statistic indicates a difference that is more likely to have occurred for reasons other than random error. To be significant at the 95% level, and thus considered significant for reporting, the t-statistic of each test had to exceed a critical value which varies depending on the size of the sample. Similarly, a z-test compares the difference between proportions, but has a single critical value for each significance level. To be significant at the 95% level, and thus considered significant for reporting, the z-score of each test had to exceed a value of 1.96. The Bonferroni correction was also applied when
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z-tests were conducted by adjusting the critical value to be more conservative in order to account for the fact that multiple hypotheses were being tested.
Results for the total sample of 16,687 graduates are accurate to within +/-0.59% in the “worst-case
scenario” (i.e., results measuring proportions of 50%) at the 95% confidence level.
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4 Sample Demographics
This section details the demographics of the graduates of 2015/2016 who responded to the Graduate
Outcome Survey. It covers location prior to post-secondary education, gender, age, marital status, number
of dependents, Aboriginal status, disability status, participation in work study, and the main factor that led
to enrollment in post-secondary programs. It also presents the changes in graduate demographics over
time, which includes gender and age breakdowns for the three most recent survey periods.
Table of Contents: Section 4: Sample Demographics
4.1 Location..................................................................................................................................24
4.2 Gender ...................................................................................................................................28
4.3 Age .........................................................................................................................................32
4.4 Marital Status .........................................................................................................................39
4.5 Number of Dependents ..........................................................................................................44
4.6 Aboriginal Status ....................................................................................................................48
4.7 Disability Status ......................................................................................................................59
4.8 Participation in Work Experience ............................................................................................65
4.9 Main Factor that Led to Enrolling in Program for a Sample of Graduates.................................70
4.10 Historic Demographics ............................................................................................................74
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4.1 Location
Figure 4.1-1 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education
Q61. Which city or town were you living in when you first applied for post-secondary studies, not including adult upgrading? Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding.“Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Most graduates, (65%) were living in urban Alberta9 prior to beginning their post-secondary education, with
the majority (55%) coming from either Calgary (29%) or Edmonton (26%). About one out of five graduates
(17%) were from rural Alberta10, 14% were from another province or territory in Canada and 4% were from
outside of Canada.
Graduates who lived in another province or territory in Canada were most often from British Colombia
(5%), Ontario (4%), or Saskatchewan (3%), and graduates who lived outside of Canada were most often
from China (1%) or India (1%).
Table of Figures: Section 4.1: Location
Figure 4.1-2 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Sector............................................................25
Figure 4.1-3 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Field of Study ................................................26
Figure 4.1-4 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Credential Type .............................................27
9 Urban Alberta refers to the urban centres Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Medicine Hat, and Fort McMurray, which were listed as individual response options in the survey instrument.
10 Rural Alberta refers to areas in Alberta outside of the listed urban centres.
65% 17% 14% 4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Location(n=16,507)
Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education
Urban Alberta Rural Alberta Elsewhere in Canada Outside of Canada
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Figure 4.1-2 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Sector
Q61. Which city or town were you living in when you first applied for post-secondary studies, not including adult
upgrading?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
72%
59%
72%
54%
75%
62%
11%
18%
17%
29%
13%
13%
12%
15%
9%
14%
9%
18%
4%
7%
2%
3%
3%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=89)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=395)
Teaching Universities (n=2,003)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,211)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,340)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,469)
Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Sector
Urban Alberta Rural Alberta Elsewhere in Canada Outside of Canada
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Figure 4.1-3 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Field of Study
Q61. Which city or town were you living in when you first applied for post-secondary studies, not including adult
upgrading?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
29%
67%
69%
66%
62%
65%
66%
62%
61%
68%
68%
38%
2%
16%
15%
16%
23%
10%
14%
18%
20%
14%
15%
33%
48%
15%
13%
11%
14%
10%
16%
18%
16%
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24%
21%
3%
3%
7%
2%
15%
4%
2%
3%
5%
7%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=628)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,237)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=988)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=465)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=446)
Humanities (n=560)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,894)
Education (n=1,096)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,149)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,415)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=587)
Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Field of Study
Urban Alberta Rural Alberta Elsewhere in Canada Outside of Canada
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Figure 4.1-4 Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Credential Type
Q61. Which city or town were you living in when you first applied for post-secondary studies, not including adult
upgrading?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
61%
67%
68%
52%
40%
25%
19%
16%
5%
4%
11%
11%
14%
30%
23%
2%
3%
3%
13%
33%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate(n=2,552)
Diploma(n=4,545)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,332)
Master's Degree (n=1,744)
Doctoral Degree (n=334)
Location Prior to Post-Secondary Education by Credential Type
Urban Alberta Rural Alberta Elsewhere in Canada Outside of Canada
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4.2 Gender
Figure 4.2-1 Gender
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Overall, 64% of Albertan graduates were female, and 36% were male and less than 1% identified as another
gender. However, gender distributions were different among domestic and international graduates; while
domestic students were more often female (66% female, 34% male), international graduates were more
often male (46% female, 54% male)11.
Table of Figures: Section 4.2: Gender
Figure 4.2-2 Gender by Sector ....................................................................................................................29
Figure 4.2-3 Gender by Field of Study .........................................................................................................30
Figure 4.2-4 Gender by Credential Type .....................................................................................................31
11 Graduates are considered Domestic if their Legal Status is ‘Canadian’, ‘Permanent Resident’ or ‘Refugee’, whereas graduates whose Legal Status is ‘Student Visa’, ‘Other Visa’, or ‘Non-Canadian’ are considered to be International. This is not the same as ‘graduates from outside Canada’ which refers to graduates who indicated that they were from outside of Canada in response to Question 61 ‘Which city or town were you living in when you first applied for post-secondary studies, not including adult upgrading?’.
64% 36%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Gender(n=16,687)
Gender
Female Male
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Figure 4.2-2 Gender by Sector
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Graduates of Comprehensive Community Colleges and Teaching Universities were more likely to be female
(74%) than graduates of Polytechnic Institutions, who were more likely to be male (51%).
63%
70%
74%
74%
49%
64%
37%
30%
26%
26%
51%
36%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=90)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=400)
Teaching Universities (n=2,015)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,277)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,370)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,535)
Gender by Sector
Female Male
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Figure 4.2-3 Gender by Field of Study
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Graduates of some field of study were more likely to have been female, specifically: Health and Related
Fields (85%), Education (80%), and Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (75%), while graduates of
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (77%) and Mathematics, Computer and Information
Sciences (68%) were more likely to be male.
74%
66%
75%
61%
52%
32%
69%
85%
80%
65%
23%
60%
26%
34%
25%
39%
48%
68%
31%
15%
20%
35%
77%
40%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=631)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,252)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=993)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=471)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=452)
Humanities (n=571)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,946)
Education (n=1,108)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,183)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,439)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=598)
Gender by Field of Study
Female Male
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Figure 4.2-4 Gender by Credential Type
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
69%
61%
65%
63%
55%
31%
39%
35%
37%
45%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate(n=2,607)
Diploma(n=4,587)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,385)
Master's Degree (n=1,766)
Doctoral Degree (n=341)
Gender by Credential Type
Female Male
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4.3 Age
Figure 4.3-1 Age of Graduates
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The average age of the graduates was 29 years of age, the median age was 26 years of age and the most
commonly reported age was 24 years of age. Overall, more than a third of graduates (34%) were between
the ages of 23 and 25 and approximately a quarter (26%) were between the ages of 26 and 30.
Table of Figures: Section 4.3: Age
Figure 4.3-2 Age by Sector ..........................................................................................................................33
Figure 4.3-3 Average Age by Sector ............................................................................................................34
Figure 4.3-4 Age of Graduates by Field of Study .........................................................................................35
Figure 4.3-5 Average Age of Graduates by Field of Study ...........................................................................36
Figure 4.3-6 Age by Credential Type ...........................................................................................................37
Figure 4.3-7 Average Age by Credential Type .............................................................................................38
0%
3%
8%
18%
26%
34%
10%
1%
0% 20% 40%
61 or older (n=69)
51 to 60 (n=489)
41 to 50(n=1,304)
31 to 40(n=2,956)
26 to 30(n=4,303)
23 to 25(n=5,630)
21 to 22(n=1,720)
20 or younger (n=216)
Age of Graduates
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Figure 4.3-2 Age by Sector
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The majority of graduates who were from Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (59%) and about half
(49%) from Independent Academic Institutions were between 23 and 25 years of age.
1%
6%
8%
26%
25%
1%
59%
49%
38%
21%
25%
41%
22%
29%
32%
19%
24%
28%
9%
12%
15%
19%
16%
19%
9%
6%
7%
14%
9%
12%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=90)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=400)
Teaching Universities (n=2,015)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,277)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,370)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,535)
Age by Sector
22 or younger 23 to 25 26 to 30 31 to 40 41 or older
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Figure 4.3-3 Average Age by Sector
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
28
27
28
29
28
30
25
25
26
26
25
27
0 10 20 30 40 50
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=90)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=400)
Teaching Universities (n=2,015)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,277)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,370)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,535)
Average Age by Sector
Median Age in Years Average Age in Years
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Figure 4.3-4 Age of Graduates by Field of Study
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The majority (63%) of graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies were between the ages of
23 to 25. Education had the highest average age of 34 years (excluding programs that fall under the other
category).
16%
7%
3%
31%
7%
3%
10%
2%
11%
20%
31%
44%
38%
63%
24%
29%
44%
27%
27%
30%
33%
38%
7%
27%
29%
21%
19%
33%
28%
29%
24%
24%
23%
19%
38%
9%
17%
10%
14%
24%
15%
20%
21%
20%
17%
10%
55%
4%
9%
3%
11%
8%
10%
13%
26%
14%
7%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=631)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,252)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=993)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=472)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=452)
Humanities (n=571)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,946)
Education (n=1,108)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,183)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,439)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=598)
Age of Graduates by Field of Study
22 or younger 23 to 25 26 to 30 31 to 40 41 or older
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Figure 4.3-5 Average Age of Graduates by Field of Study
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
43
27
29
26
28
29
29
30
34
30
25
28
29
43
25
26
24
24
27
26
27
29
27
24
25
26
0 10 20 30 40 50
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=631)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,252)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=993)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=472)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=452)
Humanities (n=571)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,946)
Education (n=1,108)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,183)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=598)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,439)
Total(n=16,684)
Average Age of Graduates by Field of Study
Median Age in Years Average Age in Years
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Figure 4.3-6 Age by Credential Type
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The majority of graduates who earned an Applied & Bachelor’s degree (53%) were between 23 and 25 years
of age and the majority (57%) of graduates who received a doctoral degree were between 31 and 40 years
of age. Graduates who had received a diploma or an applied or bachelor’s degree had the lowest average
ages (27 and 28 years, respectively), and graduates who received a doctoral degree had the highest average
age (39 years).
25%
26%
1%
17%
28%
53%
2%
19%
24%
28%
36%
13%
21%
15%
12%
37%
57%
18%
7%
7%
26%
30%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate(n=2,608)
Diploma(n=4,587)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,385)
Master's Degree (n=1,766)
Doctoral Degree (n=341)
Age by Credential Type
21 to 22 23 to 25 26 to 30 31 to 40 41 to 50
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Figure 4.3-7 Average Age by Credential Type
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
31
27
28
36
39
29
27
25
25
33
36
26
0 10 20 30 40 50
Certificate(n=2,608)
Diploma(n=4,587)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,385)
Master's Degree (n=1,766)
Doctoral Degree (n=341)
Total(n=16,684)
Average Age by Credential Type
Median Age in Years Average Age in Years
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4.4 Marital Status
Figure 4.4-1 Marital Status of Graduates
Q67. What was your marital status when you started the ___(program name)___. program? Were you …?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Nearly three-quarters (73%) of graduates were single (never married) when they started post-secondary
school. Demographic groups that were more likely to be single at the start of their post-secondary
education include:
• Males (77% were single compared to 70% of females).
• Graduates without dependents (85% were single compared to 18% of graduates with dependents).
• Graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person (73% were single compared to 67% of graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person).
Table of Figures: Section 4.4: Marital Status
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Figure 4.4-3 Marital Status by Field of Study ..............................................................................................41
Figure 4.4-4 Marital Status by Credential Type ...........................................................................................42
Figure 4.4-5 Marital Status by Age ..............................................................................................................43
73%
25%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Single
Married or Living with a Partner
Divorced/Separated/Widowed
Marital Status of Graduates(n=16,364)
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Figure 4.4-2 Marital Status by Sector
Q67. What was your marital status when you started the ___(program name)___. program? Were you …?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
For all sectors, the majority of graduates were single at the start of their post-secondary education.
Notably, 89% of Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions, 87% of Independent Academic Institutions, and
81% of Teaching Universities graduates were single. In contrast, only 63% of graduates of the
Comprehensive Community College were single and 32% were married or living with a partner.
89%
87%
81%
63%
75%
72%
10%
12%
17%
32%
23%
25%
1%
1%
2%
5%
2%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=87)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=396)
Teaching Universities (n=1,987)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,195)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,287)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,412)
Marital Status by Sector
Single Married or living with a partner Divorced, separated or widowed
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Figure 4.4-3 Marital Status by Field of Study
Q67. What was your marital status when you started the ___(program name)___. program? Were you …?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Across all fields, (excluding programs that fall under the CIP category ‘Other’) the majority of graduates
were single at the start of their post-secondary education. Notably, 90% of Physical and Life Sciences and
Technologies, 88% of Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies, and 86% of
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation graduates were single. In contrast, only 56% of graduates
of the Education field were single and 41% were married or living with a partner.
31%
88%
77%
90%
74%
75%
80%
65%
56%
69%
78%
86%
52%
10%
21%
9%
23%
22%
18%
32%
41%
28%
21%
13%
17%
1%
2%
1%
3%
3%
3%
3%
4%
3%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=623)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,220)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=980)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=455)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=443)
Humanities (n=559)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,863)
Education (n=1,081)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,131)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,389)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=578)
Marital Status by Field of Study
Single Married or living with a partner Divorced, separated or widowed
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Figure 4.4-4 Marital Status by Credential Type
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Looking at the different credential types, the majority of graduates who received an applied or bachelor’s
degree (83%), a diploma (76%), or a certificate (58%) were single at the start of their post-secondary
education. In contrast, only 48% of graduates who received a doctoral degree and 45% who received a
master’s degree were single.
58%
76%
83%
45%
48%
37%
21%
15%
52%
50%
5%
2%
2%
3%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,535)
Diploma(n=4,483)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,284)
Master's Degree (n=1,726)
Doctoral Degree (n=336)
Marital Status by Credential Type
Single Married or living with a partner Divorced, separated or widowed
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Figure 4.4-5 Marital Status by Age
Q67. What was your marital status when you started the ___(program name)___. program? Were you …?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% .due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Graduates 30 years of age or younger were more likely to be single (a range of 79% to 99%) compared to a
range of 2% to 43% of graduates over 30 years of age. Specifically, graduates 20 years of age or younger
were most likely to be single (99%) and graduates 61 years of age or older were the least likely (2%).
99%
96%
95%
79%
43%
15%
9%
2%
1%
4%
5%
20%
52%
74%
74%
76%
1%
5%
11%
18%
22%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
20 or younger (n=215)
21 to 22(n=1,690)
23 to 25(n=5,551)
26 to 30(n=4,218)
31 to 40(n=2,883)
41 to 50(n=1,270)
51 to 60 (n=474)
61 or older (n=63)
Marital Status by Age
Single Married or living with a partner Divorced, separated or widowed
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4.5 Number of Dependents
Figure 4.5-1 Number of Dependents
Q68. When you started the ___(program name)___ program how many dependents (including dependent adults)
were you responsible for?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Most graduates (81%) indicated that when they started their post-secondary education they did not have
any dependents, while 7% indicated that they had one, 5% indicated that they had two and 7% indicated
that they had three or more. Certain demographic groups were more likely to indicate that they had one or
more dependents, including:
• Female graduates (20% indicated they had dependents compared to 17% of male graduates).
• Graduates between 41 to 50 years of age (75% indicated they had dependents compared to a range of 3% to 10% of graduates younger than 31 years of age).
• Graduates who were divorced, separated, or widowed (64% indicated they had dependents compared to 5% of graduates who were single).
• Graduates from outside of Canada and another province in Canada (a range of 22% to 26% indicated they had dependents compared to a range of 16% to 18% of graduates from Edmonton, and rural Alberta).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (32% indicated they had dependents compared to 18% of graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (21% compared to 12% of STEM graduates).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges (31% indicated they had dependents compared to a range of 9% to 19% of graduates from Polytechnic Institutions, Comprehensive Academic and Research Institutions, Teaching Universities, Independent Academic Institutions, and Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions).
• Graduates of Education (33% indicated they had dependents compared to a range of 5% to 7% of graduates of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies; and Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies).
81% 7% 7%5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Number of Dependents (n=15,748)
Number of Dependents
None One Two Three or more
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• Graduates who received a certificate, master’s degree, or doctoral degree (a range of 30% to 36% indicated they had dependents compared to 11% who received an applied & bachelor’s degree).
Table of Figures: Section 4.5: Number of Dependents
Figure 4.5-2 Number of Dependents by Sector ...........................................................................................45
Figure 4.5-3 Number of Dependents by Field of Study ...............................................................................46
Figure 4.5-4 Number of Dependents by Credential Type ............................................................................47
Figure 4.5-2 Number of Dependents by Sector
Q68. When you started the ___(program name)___ program how many dependents (including dependent adults)
were you responsible for?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
91%
89%
87%
69%
81%
84%
3%
4%
6%
11%
8%
6%
2%
4%
4%
12%
6%
6%
3%
3%
3%
9%
5%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=88)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=379)
Teaching Universities (n=1,927)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,023)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,110)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,221)
Number of Dependents by Sector
None One Two Three or more
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Figure 4.5-3 Number of Dependents by Field of Study
Q68. When you started the ___(program name)___ program how many dependents (including dependent adults)
were you responsible for?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
61%
94%
84%
95%
79%
84%
88%
75%
67%
78%
83%
93%
22%
3%
6%
3%
9%
8%
4%
9%
10%
9%
7%
3%
17%
1%
5%
1%
6%
4%
4%
10%
14%
8%
5%
3%
1%
4%
1%
6%
4%
3%
6%
9%
6%
4%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=41)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=603)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,149)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=956)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=435)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=410)
Humanities (n=543)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,747)
Education(n=1,057)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=2,973)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,279)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=555)
Number of Dependents by Field of Study
None One Two Three or more
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Figure 4.5-4 Number of Dependents by Credential Type
Q68. When you started the ___(program name)___ program how many dependents (including dependent adults)
were you responsible for?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
.
64%
83%
89%
68%
70%
14%
7%
4%
12%
12%
12%
6%
4%
12%
11%
10%
4%
3%
8%
6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,382)
Diploma(n=4,269)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,078)
Master's Degree (n=1,690)
Doctoral Degree (n=329)
Number of Dependents by Credential Type
None One Two Three or more
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4.6 Aboriginal Status
Figure 4.6-1 Aboriginal Status of Graduates
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Of the graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal12 person (5% of all graduates) the majority self-
identified as either Métis (47%) or Status Indian (39%). Some demographic groups were particularly likely to
self-identify as Aboriginal, including:
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (5% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to 4%).
• Graduates who were between 31 and 60 (a range of 5% to 7% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to 4% of graduates between 23 and 25 years of age).
• Graduates who were divorced, separated, or widowed (9% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to a range of 4% to 5% of graduates who were single, married or living with a partner).
12 The term ‘Aboriginal’ is used throughout the report to refer to graduates who self-identified as having Indigenous ancestry in order to reflect the wording asked to respondents in survey question 69 (Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?).
95%
5%
Aboriginal Status of Graduates(n=16,415)
No (Not Aboriginal) Yes (Aboriginal)
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• Graduates who had one or more dependents (8% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to 4% of graduates without dependents).
• Graduates who self-identified as a person with a disability (9% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to 4% of graduates who did not identify as a person with a disability).
• Graduates from Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, rural Alberta, Red Deer, and another province or territory in Canada (a range of 6% to 11% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to a range of 1% to 3% of graduates from outside of Canada and Calgary).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (5% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to 3% of STEM graduates).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges (8% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to a range of 3% to 5% of graduates from Teaching Universities, Polytechnic Institutions, Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, and Independent Academic Institutions).
• Graduates of Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (8% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to a range of 2% to 4% of graduates from Health and Related Fields; Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies; Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies; and Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences).
• Graduates who received a certificate (8% self-identified as Aboriginal compared to a range of 1% to 3% who received a doctoral degree or a master’s degree).
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Figure 4.6-3 Sector Enrollment by Aboriginal Status ..................................................................................51
Figure 4.6-4 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Sector .....................................52
Figure 4.6-5 Field of Study Enrollment by Aboriginal Status .......................................................................53
Figure 4.6-6 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Field of Study .........................54
Figure 4.6-7 Credential Enrollment by Aboriginal Status ............................................................................55
Figure 4.6-8 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Credential Type ......................56
Figure 4.6-9 Age by Aboriginal Status .........................................................................................................57
Figure 4.6-10 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Age .......................................58
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Figure 4.6-2 Aboriginal Identity of Graduates
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person? Q70. Are you…?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
1%
3%
11%
39%
47%
Aboriginal Identity of Graduates(n=742)
Inuit(n=7)
Other(n=20)
Non-status Indian(n=78)
Status Indian(n=289)
Métis(n=348)
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Figure 4.6-3 Sector Enrollment by Aboriginal Status
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
1%
1%
1%
2%
12%
12%
35%
19%
19%
20%
33%
46%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aboriginal Graduates (n=761)
Non-Aboriginal Graduates (n=15,654)
Sector Enrollment by Aboriginal Status
Comprehensive Academicand Research Universities
Polytechnic Institutions Comprehensive CommunityColleges
Teaching Universities Independent AcademicInstitutions
Specialized Arts andCulture Institutions
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Figure 4.6-4 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Sector
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
7%
3%
5%
8%
4%
3%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=88)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=395)
Teaching Universities (n=1,988)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,213)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,299)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,432)
Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Sector
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Figure 4.6-5 Field of Study Enrollment by Aboriginal Status
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
0%
0%
4%
4%
14%
13%
3%
6%
5%
3%
1%
3%
4%
3%
22%
24%
7%
7%
23%
19%
11%
15%
4%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aboriginal Graduates (n=761)
Non-Aboriginal Graduates (n=15,654)
Field of Study Enrollment by Aboriginal Status
Agriculture, NaturalResources and Conservation
Architecture, Engineering,and Related Technologies
Business, Managementand Public Administration
Education Health and RelatedFields
Humanities
Mathematics, Computerand Information Sciences
Personal, Protective andTransportation Services
Physical and Life Sciencesand Technologies
Social and BehaviouralSciences and Law
Visual and PerformingArts, and CommunicationsTechnologies
Other
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Figure 4.6-6 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Field of Study
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
7%
5%
5%
3%
8%
2%
5%
4%
5%
6%
4%
5%
0% 5% 10% 15%
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=624)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,218)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=986)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=460)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=442)
Humanities (n=560)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,884)
Education (n=1,096)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,124)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,394)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=585)
Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Field of Study
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Figure 4.6-7 Credential Enrollment by Aboriginal Status
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
1%
2%
6%
11%
37%
45%
30%
27%
27%
15%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aboriginal Graduates (n=761)
Non-Aboriginal Graduates (n=15,654)
Credential Enrollment by Aboriginal Status
Certificate Diploma Applied & Bachelor Master's Degree Doctoral Degree
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Figure 4.6-8 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Credential Type
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person were more likely to be over the age of 30 (35%),
compared to graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person (29%). Graduates who self-
identified as an Aboriginal person were also less likely to be between the ages of 23 to 25, with only 26%
falling into this age range compared to 34% of graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person.
8%
5%
4%
3%
1%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
Certificate(n=2,550)
Diploma(n=4,498)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,279)
Master's Degree (n=1,748)
Doctoral Degree (n=340)
Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Credential Type
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Figure 4.6-9 Age by Aboriginal Status
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
1%
0%
4%
3%
10%
8%
20%
18%
26%
26%
26%
34%
11%
10%
2%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Aboriginal Graduates (n=761)
Non-Aboriginal Graduates (n=15,651)
Age by Aboriginal Status
20 or younger 21 to 22 23 to 25 26 to 30
31 to 40 41 to 50 51 to 60 61 or older
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Figure 4.6-10 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Age
Q69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
9%
7%
6%
5%
5%
4%
5%
6%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
61 or older (n=68)
51 to 60 (n=479)
41 to 50(n=1,289)
31 to 40(n=2,907)
26 to 30(n=4,223)
23 to 25(n=5,542)
21 to 22(n=1,693)
20 or younger (n=214)
Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as Aboriginal by Age
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4.7 Disability Status
Figure 4.7-1 Disability Status
Q71. When you started the ___(program name)___ program, did you consider yourself to be a person with a disability
(that is, someone with a long-term physical, mental or learning disability that limits the kind or amount of paid work
that they can do)?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Most students (96%) reported that they did not have a disability when they started their post-secondary
education. Of those who reported having a disability, about two out of five (38%) self-identified as having a
learning disability. Some demographic groups were particularly likely to identify as a person with a
disability, including:
• Graduates who were between 26 and 40 (4% self-identified as a person with a disability compared to 3% of graduates between 23 to 25 years of age).
• Graduates who were divorced, separated, or widowed (8% self-identified as a person with a disability compared to 4% of graduates who were married, living with a partner, or single).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (7% self-identified as a person with a disability compared to 3% of graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person).
• Domestic graduates (4% self-identified as a person with a disability compared to 1% of International students).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (4% self-identified as a person with a disability compared to 3% of STEM graduates).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges (5% self-identified as a person with a disability compared to 3% of graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities).
• Graduates of Humanities (7% self-identified as a person with a disability compared to 3% of graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies; Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies; and Health and Related Fields).
4% 96%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Disbility Status (n=16,424)
Disability Status
Yes (Reported a Disability) No (Did Not Report a Disability)
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• Graduates who received a certificate (5% self-identified as a person with a disability compared to 2% of graduates who received a master’s degree).
Table of Figures: Section 4.7: Disability Status
Figure 4.7-2 Type of Disability ....................................................................................................................60
Figure 4.7-3 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability .............................61
Figure 4.7-4 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Sector .............62
Figure 4.7-5 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Field of Study .63
Figure 4.7-6 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Credential Type
...................................................................................................................................................................64
Figure 4.7-2 Type of Disability
Q71. When you started the ___(program name)___ program, did you consider yourself to be a person with a disability
(that is, someone with a long-term physical, mental or learning disability that limits the kind or amount of paid work
that they can do)? Q72 What is the nature of your disability?
Notes: Total sum is not equal to 100% as respondents were asked to select all responses that applied to them. “Not
Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
6%
3%
5%
10%
17%
20%
26%
38%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Other
Visual Impairments
Auditory Impairments
Illnesses
Physical Impairments
ADHD
Mental health challenges
Learning Disabilities
Type of Disability(n=477)
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Figure 4.7-3 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability
Q71. When you started the ____(program name)___ program, did you consider yourself to be a person with a
disability (that is, someone with a long-term physical, mental or learning disability that limits the kind or amount of
paid work that they can do)?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
6%
5%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
4%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
61 or older (n=66)
51 to 60 (n=480)
41 to 50(n=1,284)
31 to 40(n=2,910)
26 to 30(n=4,232)
23 to 25(n=5,546)
21 to 22(n=1,694)
20 or younger (n=212)
Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability
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Figure 4.7-4 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Sector
Q71. When you started the ___(program name)___program, did you consider yourself to be a person with a disability
(that is, someone with a long-term physical, mental or learning disability that limits the kind or amount of paid work
that they can do)?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
6%
3%
4%
5%
4%
3%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=85)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=394)
Teaching Universities (n=1,992)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,212)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,308)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,433)
Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Sector
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Figure 4.7-5 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Field of Study
Q71. When you started the ___(program name)___program, did you consider yourself to be a person with a disability
(that is, someone with a long-term physical, mental or learning disability that limits the kind or amount of paid work
that they can do)?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
0%
6%
4%
3%
6%
4%
7%
3%
4%
4%
3%
3%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=616)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,214)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=980)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=462)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=443)
Humanities (n=557)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,885)
Education (n=1,094)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,143)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,403)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=585)
Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Field of Study
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Figure 4.7-6 Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Credential Type
Q71. When you started the ___(program name)___ program, did you consider yourself to be a person with a disability
(that is, someone with a long-term physical, mental or learning disability that limits the kind or amount of paid work
that they can do)?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
5%
4%
3%
2%
2%
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
Certificate(n=2,544)
Diploma(n=4,517)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,271)
Master's Degree (n=1,753)
Doctoral Degree (n=339)
Proportion of Graduates who Self-Identified as a Person with a Disability by Credential Type
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4.8 Participation in Work Experience
Figure 4.8-1 Participation in Work Experience
Q27: Did you participate in any work experience related to your field of study while you were a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
More than half (59%) of graduates participated in work experience related to their field of study while they
were a student. Of those that did, about half were employed during the school year (49%), and a similar
proportion participated in co-op, internships or practicum as part of their program requirement (48%).
Some demographic groups were particularly likely to indicate that they participated in work study,
including:
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (62% participated in work study compared to 55%).
• Graduates who were married or living with a partner (61% participated in work study compared to 59% of graduates who were single).
• Domestic graduates (60% participated in work study compared to 50% of international graduates).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (61% participated in work study compared to 50% of STEM graduates).
• Graduates from Teaching Universities, Comprehensive Community Colleges, and Independent Academic Institutions (a range of 60% to 65% participated in work study compared to 40% of graduates of Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions).
• Graduates of Education and Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (a range of 68% to 72% participated in work study compared to a range of 34% to 36% of graduate of Humanities and Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies).
• Graduates who received a diploma, applied and bachelor’s degree or master’s degree (a range of 58% to 61% participated in work study compared to 49% who received a doctoral degree).
59% 41%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Work Experience (n=13,453)
Participation in Work Experience
Yes (Participated inWork Experience)
No (Did Not Participatein Work Experience)
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Table of Figures: Section 4.8: Participation in Work Experience
Figure 4.8-2 Type of Related Work Experience ...........................................................................................66
Figure 4.8-3 Participation in Work Experience by Sector ............................................................................67
Figure 4.8-4 Participation in Work Experience by Field of Study ................................................................68
Figure 4.8-5 Participation in Work Experience by Credential Type .............................................................69
Figure 4.8-2 Type of Related Work Experience
Q28. What type(s) of work experience did you participate in while you were a student? Please select all that apply.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Total sum is not
equal to 100% as respondents were asked to select all responses that applied to them.
8%
7%
39%
48%
49%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other
Employer sponsored Co-op or internships
Summer employment
Co-op, internships or practicum included as part of your program requirement
Employment during the school year
Type of Related Work Experience(n=7,829)
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Figure 4.8-3 Participation in Work Experience by Sector
Q27: Did you participate in any work experience related to your field of study while you were a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% .due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
40%
60%
65%
64%
54%
58%
60%
40%
35%
36%
46%
42%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=77)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=292)
Teaching Universities (n=1,672)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=2,695)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=2,788)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=5,929)
Participation in Work Experience by Sector
Yes (Participated inWork Experience)
No (Did Not Participatein Work Experience)
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Figure 4.8-4 Participation in Work Experience by Field of Study
Q27: Did you participate in any work experience related to your field of study while you were a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% .due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
51%
63%
60%
36%
62%
55%
34%
66%
72%
54%
55%
68%
49%
37%
40%
64%
38%
45%
66%
34%
28%
46%
45%
32%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=39)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=498)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=1,731)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=497)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=394)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=383)
Humanities (n=351)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,409)
Education(n=1,032)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=2,643)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,023)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=453)
Participation in Work Experience by Field of Study
Yes (Participated inWork Experience)
No (Did Not Participatein Work Experience)
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Figure 4.8-5 Participation in Work Experience by Credential Type
Q27: Did you participate in any work experience related to your field of study while you were a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% .due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
57%
61%
60%
58%
49%
43%
39%
40%
42%
51%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,194)
Diploma(n=3,700)
Applied & Bachelor (n=5,665)
Master's Degree (n=1,567)
Doctoral Degree (n=327)
Participation in Work Experience by Credential Type
Yes (Participated inWork Experience)
No (Did Not Participatein Work Experience)
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4.9 Main Factor that Led to Enrolling in Program for a Sample of Graduates
Figure 4.9-1 Main Factor that Led to Enrollment for a Sample of Graduates
Q19. What was the main factor that led you to enroll in your program?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
This question was asked of respondents who graduates from a program with one of the following two-digit level CIP
codes: 01, 03, 04, 10, 11, 14, 15, 21, 26, 27, 30, 40, 41, 47, 49, 51, or 60.13
Graduates who completed programs with CIP codes: 01, 03, 04, 10, 11, 14, 15, 21, 26, 27, 30, 40, 41, 47, 49,
51, or 60; were asked ‘What was the main factor that led you to enroll in your program?” Nearly half of
those graduates indicated that the main reason that they chose their program was either because they
wanted to work in that field due to its reputation (27%), or because of the possible income (21%). A
significant number of graduates (37%) felt that a reason not listed was more applicable to them. Some
commonly reported reasons for enrolling in their program included: being interested or passionate about
the field, the type of work it would lead to, job opportunities or job security in the field, having had
previous experience in the field, wanting to advance in their current field, and wanting to help others. Some
demographic groups were particularly likely to indicate that they chose certain programs based on specific
reasons, including:
13 The descriptions and field of study of these codes can be found at https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/subjects/standard/cip/2016/introduction#a4
37%
4%
5%
6%
21%
27%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other
Participation in an event, competition or program
Information provided by my teachers
My parents' suggestions
Wanted to work in this field because of income
Wanted to work in this field because of reputation
Main Factor that Led to Enrollment for a Sample of Graduates(n=7,422)
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GENDER
• Male graduates were more likely to choose a program based on potential income compared to female graduates (24% compared to 18%).
• Male graduates were more likely to choose a program based on their parents’ suggestions compared to female graduates (6% compared to 5%).
AGE
• Graduates who were between 31 and 50 years of age (a range of 24% to 26% chose a program based on potential income compared to 17% of graduates between 23 and 25 years of age).
• Graduates who were younger than 23 years of age (a range of 12% to 17% chose a program based on their parents' suggestions compared to a range of 0% to 1% of graduates older than 30 years of age).
• Graduates who were between 21 and 25 years of age (a range of 6% to 7% chose a program based on information provided by their teachers compared to 3% of graduates between 31 and 40 years of age).
MARITAL STATUS
• Graduates who were married, living with a partner (24% chose a program based on potential income compared to 19% of graduates who were single).
• Graduates who were single, divorced, separated, or widowed (a range of 4% to 7% chose a program based on their parents' suggestions compared to 2% of graduates who were married or living with a partner).
• Graduates who were single (6% chose a program based on information provided by their teachers compared to 4% of graduates who were married or living with a partner).
NUMBER OF DEPENDENTS
• Graduates who had one or more dependent (28% chose a program based on potential income compared to 19% of graduates who do not have a dependent).
• Graduates who did not have a dependent (6% chose a program based on their parents' suggestions compared to 2% of graduates who had one or more dependent)
• Graduates who did not have a dependent (6% chose a program based on information provided by their teachers compared to 3% of graduates who had one or more dependent).
LOCATION
• Graduates from Calgary (25% chose a program based on potential income compared to a range of 13% to 18% of graduates from another province or territory in Canada, rural Alberta, and Lethbridge).
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• Graduates from Lethbridge (9% chose their program based on participation in an event, competition, or program compared to 4% of graduates from Edmonton and rural Alberta).
• Graduates from Fort McMurray, Edmonton, and Calgary (a range of 6% to 14% enrolled in their program based on their parents' suggestions compared to 3% of graduates from another province or territory in Canada).
INTERNATIONAL
• International graduates (31% chose their program based on reputation of the field compared to 27% of domestic graduates)
• International graduates (8% chose their program based on participation in an event, competition or program compared to 4% of domestic graduates).
• International graduates (8% chose their program based on information provided by their teachers compared to 5% of domestic graduates).
SECTOR
• Graduates from Polytechnic Institutions (31% chose a program based on potential income compared to a range of 8% to 14% of graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, Teaching Universities, and Independent Academic Institutions).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities and Comprehensive Community Colleges (5% chose a program based on participation in an event, competition, or program compared to 3% of graduates from Polytechnic Institutions).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (7%) chose a program based on information provided by their teachers (compared to 4% of graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges and Polytechnic Institutions).
FIELD OF STUDY
• Graduates of Personal, Protective and Transportation Services; Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies; Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences; and Health and Related Fields (a range of 20% to 37% chose a program based on potential income compared to a range of 8% to 9% of graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies, and Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation).
• Graduates of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (35% chose a program based on reputation of the field compared to 22% of graduates Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies and Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences).
• Graduates of Social and Behavioural Sciences (22% chose a program based on participation in an event, competition or program compared to 4% of graduates of Health and Related Fields and Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies).
• Graduates of Architecture, Engineering and Related Technologies (7% chose a program based on their parents' suggestions compared to 5% of graduates of Health and Related Fields).
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• Graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies and Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (a range of 8% to 10% chose a program based on information provided by their teachers compared to 3% of graduates of Health and Related Fields).
CREDENTIAL TYPE
• Graduates who received a certificate (32% chose a program based on potential income compared to 4% who received a doctoral degree).
• Graduates who received a doctoral degree (9% chose a program based on participation in an event, competition or program compared to 4% who received a diploma or a certificate).
• Graduates who received a diploma or an applied & bachelor’s degree (a range of 6% to 7% chose a program based on their parents' suggestions compared to a range of 1% to 2% who received a master’s degree or doctoral degree).
• Graduates who received a doctoral degree, master’s degree, or an applied & bachelor’s degree certificate, or diploma (a range of 6% to 10% chose a program based on information provided by their teachers compared to 4% who received a diploma or a certificate).
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4.10 Historic Demographics
Table of Figures: Section 4.10: Historic Demographics
Figure 4.10-1 Historic Gender Distribution by Field of Study ......................................................................76
Figure 4.10-2 Historic Gender Distribution by Credential Type ...................................................................77
Figure 4.10-3 Historic Age Distribution by Field of Study ............................................................................78
Figure 4.10-4 Historical Age Distribution by Credential Type ......................................................................79
This data shows the demographic data from this survey period (2015/2016 graduates of public
post-secondary institutions) compared with the demographic data from the previous two survey periods
(2011/2012 and 2013/2014 graduates of public post-secondary institutions).
It appears that a smaller proportion of 2015/2016 graduates than 2013/2014 or 2011/2012 graduates were
male (36% vs. 40% and 41%, respectively).
This pattern of change from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 appears to reflect a number of changes change in
results of graduates of different field of study and credential groups, with the largest absolute changes in
proportions (of at least 5%) among the following 2015/2016 and 2013/2014, respectively, in the following
groups:
FIELD OF STUDY
• Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (40% vs. 48%)
• Business, Management and Public Administration (40% vs. 35%)
• Education (20% vs. 25%)
• Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (68% vs. 74%)
CREDENTIAL TYPE
• Doctoral Degree (45% vs. 59%)
As compared to graduates of 2011/2012 and 2013/2014, graduates of 2015/2016 were less likely to
indicate that they were older than 40 years of age (15% and 12% vs. 11%, chronologically) and more likely
to indicate that they were between 23 to 25 years of age (31% and 32% vs. 34%, chronologically).
The 23 to 25 age group was also the largest among graduates. This increase reflects changes in the ages of
graduates from certain fields of study. The fields of study which appear to have seen the greatest change in
proportion of 23 to 25 year old graduates in 2015/2016 compared to 2013/2014, respectively, included:
FIELD OF STUDY
• Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (38% vs. 33%)
• Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (63% vs. 56%)
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It is also interesting to note that the proportion of graduates in the Visual and Performing Arts, and
Communications Technologies field who were between 26 to 30 years of age increased from 21% to 27%
from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016.
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Figure 4.10-1 Historic Gender Distribution by Field of Study
Q61. What is your gender?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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2011/20122013/2014
Other (n=42) 2015/2016
2011/2012Communications Technology 2013/2014Visual and Performing Arts, (n=631) 2015/2016
2011/2012Sciences and Law 2013/2014Social and Behavioural (n=2,252) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Technologies 2013/2014Physical and Life Sciences (n=993) 2015/2016
2011/2012Transportation Services 2013/2014Personal, Protective and (n=471) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Information Sciences 2013/2014Mathematics, Computer (n=452) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Humanities (n=571) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Health and Related Fields (n=3,946) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Education (n=1,108) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Public Administration 2013/2014Business, Management (n=3,183) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Related Technologies 2013/2014Architecture, Engineering, (n=2,439) 2015/2016
2011/2012Resources and Conservation 2013/2014Agriculture, Natural (n=598) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Total (n=16,687) 2015/2016
Historical Gender Distribution by Field of Study
Female Male
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Figure 4.10-2 Historic Gender Distribution by Credential Type
Q61. What is your gender?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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Certificate (n=2,607) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Diploma (n=4,587) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,385) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Master's Degree (n=1,766) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Doctoral Degree (n=341) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Total (n=16,687) 2015/2016
Historical Gender Distribution by Credential Type
Female Male
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Figure 4.10-3 Historic Age Distribution by Field of Study
Q65. What is your current age?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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2011/20122013/2014
Other (n=42) 2015/2016
2011/2012Communications Technology 2013/2014Visual and Performing Arts, (n=631) 2015/2016
2011/2012Sciences and Law 2013/2014Social and Behavioural (n=2,252) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Technologies 2013/2014Physical and Life Sciences (n=993) 2015/2016
2011/2012Transportation Services 2013/2014Personal, Protective and (n=472) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Information Sciences 2013/2014Mathematics, Computer (n=452) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Humanities (n=571) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Health and Related Fields (n=3,946) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Education (n=1,108) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Public Administration 2013/2014Business, Management (n=3,183) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Related Technologies 2013/2014Architecture, Engineering, (n=2,439) 2015/2016
2011/2012Resources and Conservation 2013/2014Agriculture, Natural (n=598) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Total (n=16,687) 2015/2016
Historical Age Distribution by Field of Study
22 or younger 23 to 25 26 to 30 31 to 40 41 or older
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Figure 4.10-4 Historical Age Distribution by Credential Type
Q65. What is your current age?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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Certificate (n=2,608) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Diploma (n=4,587) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,385) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Master's Degree (n=1,766) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Doctoral Degree (n=341) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Total (n=16,687) 2015/2016
Historical Age Distribution by Credential Type
22 or younger 23 to 25 26 to 30 31 to 40 41 or older
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5 Satisfaction
This section details the graduates’ perception of how much their post-secondary education enhanced their
skills, abilities, and knowledge, the quality of teaching they received, the quality of their program, their
overall experience with post-secondary education and how the benefits they have received weigh against
the cost of their program.
Table of Contents: Section 5: Satisfaction
5.1 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Developed Through Post-Secondary Education ......................81
5.2 Student Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching .........................................................................87
5.3 Student Satisfaction with Quality of Program ..........................................................................91
5.4 Student Satisfaction with Overall Education Experience ..........................................................95
5.5 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis of Post-Secondary Education .................................................99
5.6 Historic Satisfaction ..............................................................................................................106
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5.1 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Developed Through Post-Secondary Education
Figure 5.1-1 Total Satisfaction with Skills Knowledge and Abilities Developed Through Post-Secondary Education
Q1-15. The following statements examine the degree to which your post-secondary education completed in
______(reporting year)_____ has added to your skills, knowledge and abilities. Please rate these statements using a 5-
point scale where 1 means “not at all” and 5 means “to a great extent”. If a statement is not applicable please indicate
so. This result was calculated by combining the responses for all of questions 1 to 15.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
When asked to rate on a five-point scale the extent to which their post-secondary education helped them
to develop their skills, most Alberta graduates reported one of the top two ratings (four out of five or
higher), indicating that their education added to their skills to 'a great extent' or just below 'a great extent'.
The only exception to this was mathematical skills, which only 41% of graduates rated as four out of five or
higher. The skill sets that more than 75% of graduates rated as four out of five or higher were the ability to
learn independently (79%), the ability to work independently (78%), and critical thinking skills (78%).
Certain demographic groups were particularly positive in their responses regarding the degree to which
their post-secondary education helped them add to their skills. In the following groups, the majority of
respondents selected five out of five, indicating that their education helped them to gain or develop one or
more skills to 'a great extent':
• Graduates aged 20 or younger indicated that post-secondary education helped them gain job-specific knowledge (56%).
• Graduates who were 41 to 50 years of age and graduates who were 51 to 60 years of age both indicated that post-secondary education helped them develop their ability to learn independently (50%).
• Graduates aged 61 or older indicated that post-secondary education helped them develop research skills (58%), their ability to learn independently (54%), and written communication skills (51%).
• Graduates from outside of Canada indicated that post-secondary education helped them develop their ability to learn independently (54%) and their ability to work independently (52%).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person indicated that post-secondary education helped them develop their ability to work independently (51%).
13% 20% 67%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Total Satisfaction (n=239,688)
Total Satisfaction with Skills Knowledge and Abilities Developed Through Post-Secondary Education
1 (not at all) to 2 3 4 to 5 (great extent)
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• Graduates of Comprehensive Community Colleges indicated that post-secondary education helped them gain job-specific knowledge (54%).
• Graduates who earned a certificate indicated that post-secondary education helped them gain job-specific knowledge (56%).
• Graduates who earned a doctoral degree indicated that post-secondary education helped them develop research skills (71%), the ability to work independently (64%), the ability to learn independently (63%), critical thinking skills (61%), and written communication skills (58%).
• Humanities graduates indicated that post-secondary education helped them develop written communication skills (57%), the ability to work independently (55%), research skills (53%), and critical thinking skills (53%).
• Graduates of Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (56%) and graduates of Health and Related Fields (53%) indicated that post-secondary education helped them gain job-specific knowledge.
Table of Figures: Section 5.1: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Developed Through Post-Secondary
Education
Figure 5.1-2 Summarized Ratings of the Extent to which Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Were Enhanced
Through Post-Secondary Education ............................................................................................................83
Figure 5.1-3 Detailed Ratings of the Extent to Which Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Were Enhanced
Through Post-Secondary Education ............................................................................................................84
Figure 5.1-4 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education by Area of
Study ..........................................................................................................................................................86
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Figure 5.1-2 Summarized Ratings of the Extent to which Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Were Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education
Q1-15. The following statements examine the degree to which your post-secondary education completed in
______(reporting year)_____ has added to your skills, knowledge and abilities. Please rate these statements using a 5-
point scale where 1 means “not at all” and 5 means “to a great extent”. If a statement is not applicable please
indicate so.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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Develop mathematical skills (n=14,150)
Develop specialized tool, machine, equipment orsoftware skills (n=14,224)
Develop work-related computer skills (n=15,549)
Develop your intercultural communication skills (n=15,388)
Gain job-specific knowledge (n=16,439)
Develop research skills (n=16,161)
Develop your verbal communication skills (n=16,348)
Develop your ability to take initiative (n=16,366)
Develop effective time management skills (n=16,453)
Develop ability to work well with others (n=16,348)
Develop your written communication skills (n=16,394)
Develop your problem-solving skills (n=16,470)
Develop critical thinking skills (n=16,512)
Develop ability to work independently (n=16,409)
Develop your ability to learn independently (n=16,477)
Summarized Ratings of the Extent to Which Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Were Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education
1 (not at all) to 2 3 4 to 5 (great extent)
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Figure 5.1-3 Detailed Ratings of the Extent to Which Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Were Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education
Q1-15. The following statements examine the degree to which your post-secondary education completed in
______(reporting year)_____ has added to your skills, knowledge and abilities. Please rate these statements using a 5-
point scale where 1 means “not at all” and 5 means “to a great extent”. If a statement is not applicable please indicate
so
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
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Develop your ability to learn independently (n=16,477)
Develop ability to work independently (n=16,409)
Develop critical thinking skills (n=16,512)
Gain job-specific knowledge (n=16,439)
Develop your written communication skills (n=16,394)
Develop ability to work well with others (n=16,348)
Develop research skills (n=16,161)
Develop effective time management skills (n=16,453)
Develop your problem-solving skills (n=16,470)
Develop your ability to take initiative (n=16,366)
Develop your verbal communication skills (n=16,348)
Develop specialized tool, machine, equipment orsoftware skills (n=14,224)
Develop work-related computer skills (n=15,549)
Develop your intercultural communication skills (n=15,388)
Develop mathematical skills (n=14,150)
Detailed Ratings of the Extent to Which Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Were Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education
1-not at all 2 3 4 5-great extent
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The graph that follows shows the proportion of respondents who reported that post-secondary education
helped them to develop their skills to a ‘great extent’ (5 out of 5) by BHASE/STEM grouping. There are
several significant differences between the respondents of BHASE and STEM programs including:
• There were some skill areas in which BHASE graduates were more likely report having gained or developed to 'a great extent' as compared to STEM graduates: job-specific knowledge (42% compared to 26%), written communication skills (37% compared to 28%), verbal communication skills (33% compared to 24%), the ability to take initiative (33% compared to 25%), the ability to work well with others (37% compared to 30%), critical thinking skills (40% compared to 35%), intercultural communication skills (24% compared to 19%), the ability to work independently (43% compared to 39%), and effective time management skills (34% compared to 30%).
• In contrast, there were some skill areas in which STEM graduates were more likely report having gained or developed to 'a great extent' as compared to BHASE graduates: mathematical skills (27% compared to 13%), work-related computer skills (28% compared to 23%), and specialized tool, machine and software skills (28% compared to 24%).
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Figure 5.1-4 Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Enhanced Through Post-Secondary Education by Area of Study
Q1-15. The following statements examine the degree to which your post-secondary education completed in
______(reporting year)_____ has added to your skills, knowledge and abilities. Please rate these statements using a 5-
point scale where 1 means “not at all” and 5 means “to a great extent”. If a statement is not applicable please indicate
so.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”. “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
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Develop mathematical skillsSTEM: n=3,430, BHASE: n=10,720
Develop work-related computer skills STEM: n=3,481, BHASE: n=12,068
Develop your intercultural communication skills STEM: n=3,311, BHASE: n=12,077
Develop specialized tool, machine, equipment or software skills STEM: n=3,394, BHASE: n=10,830
Develop your problem-solving skillsSTEM: n=3,553, BHASE: n=12,917
Develop your verbal communication skills STEM: n=3,531, BHASE: n=12,817
Develop your ability to take initiative STEM: n=3,527, BHASE: n=12,839
Develop effective time management skills STEM: n=3,542, BHASE: n=12,911
Develop research skillsSTEM: n=3,521, BHASE: n=12,640
Develop your written communication skills STEM: n=3,541, BHASE: n=12,853
Develop ability to work well with others STEM: n=3,538, BHASE: n=12,810
Develop critical thinking skillsSTEM: n=3,549, BHASE: n=12,963
Gain job-specific knowledgeSTEM: n=3,524, BHASE: n=12,915
Develop ability to work independently STEM: n=3,539, BHASE: n=12,870
Develop your ability to learn independently STEM: n=3,551, BHASE: n=12,926
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Enhanced to 'a Great Extent'Through Post-Secondary Education by Area of Study
STEM BHASE
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5.2 Student Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching
Figure 5.2-1 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching
Q16. How satisfied are you with the quality of teaching in your program?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The majority of graduates (91%) were satisfied with the quality of teaching, with 50% ‘satisfied’ and 41%
‘very satisfied’. Certain demographic groups indicated that they felt particularly positive about the quality
of teaching that they experienced. Specifically, the following groups were significantly more likely to have
selected ‘very satisfied’ than some of their peers:
• Graduates who were younger than 21 or older than 40 years of age (a range of 50% to 61% selected 'very satisfied' compared to a range of 36% to 39% of graduates between 23 and 30 years of age).
• Graduates who were married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, or widowed (a range of 47% to 49% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 39% of graduates who were single).
• Graduates with one or more dependent (50% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 40% of graduates with no dependents).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (51% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 41% of graduates who did not).
• Graduates from Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, rural Alberta, and another province or territory in Canada (a range of 44% to 48% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 36% to 39% of graduates from Edmonton, Calgary, and outside of Canada).
• From the subset of graduates who were asked, those who chose their program based on participation in an event, competition, or program (46% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 34% of graduates who chose their program based on potential income or their parents’ suggestions).
• Graduates who had participated in work experience related to their field of study while they were a student (43% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 38% of graduates who did not).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (43% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 34% of graduates of STEM programs).
2% 7% 50% 41%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching (n=16,535)
Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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• Graduates of Independent Academic Institutions and Teaching Universities (52% to 55% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 33% to 47% of graduates who attended other institutions).
• Graduates of the Personal, Protective and Transportation Services; Humanities; and Education fields (a range of 45% to 53% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 31% to 34% of graduates of Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies and Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies).
• Graduates who received a certificate (49% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 36% to 44% who received a diploma, master’s degree, applied & bachelor’s degree, or a doctoral degree).
Table of Figures: Section 5.2: Student Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching
Figure 5.2-2 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Sector ......................................................................88
Figure 5.2-3 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Field of Study ..........................................................89
Figure 5.2-4 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Credential Type .......................................................90
Figure 5.2-2 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Sector
Q16. How satisfied are you with the quality of teaching in your program?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
2%
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=86)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=399)
Teaching Universities (n=2,005)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,244)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,334)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,467)
Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Sector
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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Figure 5.2-3 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Field of Study
Q16. How satisfied are you with the quality of teaching in your program?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
2%
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Other(n=41)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=622)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,235)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=982)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=470)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=448)
Humanities (n=563)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,914)
Education (n=1,099)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,152)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,415)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=594)
Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Field of Study
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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Figure 5.2-4 Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Credential Type
Q16. How satisfied are you with the quality of teaching in your program?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
3%
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9%
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,575)
Diploma(n=4,549)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,318)
Master's Degree (n=1,756)
Doctoral Degree (n=337)
Satisfaction with Quality of Teaching by Credential Type
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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5.3 Student Satisfaction with Quality of Program
Figure 5.3-1 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program
Q17. How satisfied are you with the quality of your program at ___(provider name)___?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Most graduates (89%) were satisfied with the quality of their program, with 50% ‘satisfied’ and 39% ‘very
satisfied’. Certain demographic groups indicated that they felt particularly positive about the quality of their
program. Specifically, the following groups were significantly more likely to have selected ‘very satisfied’
than some of their peers:
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (40% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 37%).
• Graduates who were younger than 23 or older than 30 years of age (a range of 42% to 65% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 34% to 36% of graduates between 23 and 30 years of age).
• Graduates who were married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, or widowed (a range of 46% to 50% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 37% of graduates who were single).
• Graduates with one or more dependents (49% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 37% of graduates with none).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (50% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 39% of graduates who did not).
• Graduates from Grande Prairie, rural Alberta, or another province or territory in Canada (a range of 42% to 47% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 36% of graduates from Calgary and outside of Canada).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on participation in an event, competition, or program and the reputation of the field (a range of 40% to 42% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 31% of graduates who chose their program based on their parents’ suggestions).
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (41% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 36% who did not).
2% 9% 50% 39%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Satisfaction with Quality of the Program (n=16,535)
Satisfaction with Quality of the Program
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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• Graduates of BHASE programs (41% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 32% of STEM graduates).
• Graduates from Independent Academic Institutions, Teaching Universities, Comprehensive Community Colleges, and Polytechnic Institutions (a range of 41% to 51% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 21% to 33% of their peers).
• Graduates of Personal, Protective and Transportation Services; Education, Health and Related Fields; Business, Management and Public Administration; and Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (a range of 42% to 46% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 28% to 32% of graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies or Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies).
• Graduates who received a certificate, master’s degree, or diploma (a range of 42% to 46% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 34% who received an applied & bachelor’s degree).
Table of Figures: Section 5.3: Student Satisfaction with Quality of Program
Figure 5.3-2 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Sector ................................................................92
Figure 5.3-3 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Field of Study .....................................................93
Figure 5.3-4 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Credential Type .................................................94
Figure 5.3-2 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Sector
Q17. How satisfied are you with the quality of your program at ___(provider name )___?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
2%
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Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=90)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=400)
Teaching Universities (n=2,010)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,245)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,336)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,454)
Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Sector
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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Figure 5.3-3 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Field of Study
Q17. How satisfied are you with the quality of your program at ___(provider name )___?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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Other(n=41)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=625)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,228)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=984)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=470)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=446)
Humanities (n=563)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,914)
Education (n=1,101)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,156)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,412)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=595)
Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Field of Study
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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Figure 5.3-4 Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Credential Type
Q17. How satisfied are you with the quality of your program at ___(provider name )___?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
3%
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Certificate (n=2,577)
Diploma(n=4,552)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,314)
Master's Degree (n=1,757)
Doctoral Degree (n=335)
Satisfaction with Quality of the Program by Credential Type
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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5.4 Student Satisfaction with Overall Education Experience
Figure 5.4-1 Overall Quality of Educational Experience
Q18: How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your educational experience?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Most graduates (91%) were satisfied with the overall quality of their education experience, with 52%
‘satisfied’ and 39% ‘very satisfied’. Certain demographic groups indicated that they felt particularly positive
about the overall quality of their experience with post-secondary education. Specifically, the following
groups were significantly more likely to have selected ‘very satisfied’ than their peers:
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (40% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 36%).
• Graduates who were older than 40 years of age (a range of 49% to 65% selected 'very satisfied' compared to a range of 34% to 36% of graduates between 23 and 30 years of age).
• Graduates who were married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, or widowed (a range of 45% to 49% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 37% of graduates who were single).
• Graduates with one or more dependents (48% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 37% of graduates without dependents).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (49% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 38% of graduates who did not).
• Graduates from another province or territory in Canada (45% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 36% to 38% of graduates from Edmonton, Calgary, and outside of Canada).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on the reputation of the field or participation in an event, competition or program (a range of 38% to 41% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 29% to 33% of graduates who chose their program based on potential income or their parent’s suggestions).
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (41% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 36% who did not).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (41% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 31% of STEM graduates).
2% 7% 52% 39%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience (n=16,564)
Overall Quality of Educational Experience
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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• Graduates from Independent Academic Institutions, Teaching Universities, Comprehensive Community Colleges, and Polytechnic Institutions (a range of 39% to 56% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 18% to 34% of their peers).
• Graduates of Personal, Protective and Transportation Services; Education; Humanities; Business, Management and Public Administration; and Health and Related Fields (a range of 41% to 49% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to a range of 28% and 32% of graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies and Architecture, Natural Resources and Conservation).
• Graduates who received a certificate, master’s degree, or diploma (a range of 40% to 44% selected ‘very satisfied’ compared to 35% who received an applied & bachelor’s degree).
Table of Figures: Section 5.4: Student Satisfaction with Overall Education Experience
Figure 5.4-2 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Sector ..............................................................96
Figure 5.4-3 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Field of Study...................................................97
Figure 5.4-4 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Credential Type ...............................................98
Figure 5.4-2 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Sector
Q18: How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your educational experience?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
3%
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Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=89)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=397)
Teaching Universities (n=2,006)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,252)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,350)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,470)
Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Sector
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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Figure 5.4-3 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Field of Study
Q18: How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your educational experience?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
2%
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Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=626)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,231)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=983)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=470)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=448)
Humanities (n=567)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,921)
Education (n=1,102)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,158)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,423)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=593)
Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Field of Study
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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Figure 5.4-4 Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Credential Type
Q18: How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your educational experience?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
2%
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Certificate (n=2,585)
Diploma(n=4,562)
Applied &Bachelor (n=7,323)
Master's Degree (n=1,754)
Doctoral Degree (n=340)
Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Credential Type
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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5.5 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis of Post-Secondary Education
Figure 5.5-1 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary education, I
consider the___(program name)___. program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Most graduates (80%) were satisfied with the perceived cost-benefit analysis of their overall education
experience, with 53% agreeing and 27% strongly agreeing that the benefits of post-secondary education
were worth the financial cost. Certain demographic groups indicated that they felt particularly positive
about the value of their overall education experience. Specifically, the following groups were significantly
more likely to have selected ‘strongly agree’ than some of their peers:
• Graduates who were between 31 and 60 years of age (a range of 30% to 39% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to the range of a range of 23% to 24% of graduates between 23 and 30 years of age).
• Graduates who were married or living with a partner or divorced, separated, or widowed (a range of 31% to 32% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 25% of graduates who were single).
• Graduates with one or more dependents (33% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 26% of graduates without dependents).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (36% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 26% of graduates who did not).
• Domestic graduates (27% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 18% of international graduates).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on potential income or the reputation of the field (a range of 27% to 29% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 20% of graduates who chose their program based on or their parents’ suggestions).
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (31% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 22% who did not).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (28% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 22% of STEM graduates).
6% 15% 53% 27%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Agreement that the benefits of post-secondary education were worth the cost (n=15,884)
Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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• Graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges and Polytechnic Institutions (a range of 27% to 30% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 24% of graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities).
• Graduates of Education, Personal, Protective and Transportation Services; Health and Related Fields; Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences; and Business, Management and Public Administration (a range of 29% to 34% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 14% of graduates who studied Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies).
• Graduates who received a certificate, master’s degree, or diploma (a range of 28% to 30% selected ‘strongly agree’ compared to 24% who received an applied & bachelor’s degree).
Table of Figures: Section 5.5: Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis of Post-Secondary Education
Figure 5.5-2 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Sector ............................................................................101
Figure 5.5-3 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Field of Study ................................................................102
Figure 5.5-4 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Credential Type .............................................................103
Figure 5.5-5 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Total Loans ....................................................................104
Figure 5.5-6 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Total Income .................................................................105
Graduate Outcomes Survey – Publicly-Funded Post-Secondary - Class of 2015/2016
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Figure 5.5-2 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Sector
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary Education, I
consider the ___(program name)___. program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=81)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=375)
Teaching Universities (n=1,923)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,132)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,227)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,146)
Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Sector
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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Figure 5.5-3 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Field of Study
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary education, I
consider the ___(program name)___. program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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Other(n=39)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=582)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,132)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=931)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=449)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=430)
Humanities (n=528)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,793)
Education (n=1,064)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,041)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,319)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=576)
Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Field of Study
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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Figure 5.5-4 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Credential Type
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary education, I
consider the ___(program name)___. program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
8%
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Certificate (n=2,479)
Diploma(n=4,409)
Applied & Bachelor (n=6,989)
Master's Degree (n=1,683)
Doctoral Degree (n=324)
Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Credential Type
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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Figure 5.5-5 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Total Loans
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary education, I
consider the ___(program name)___. program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of $0 in loans were excluded from the calculations.
The perceived benefits of post-secondary education compared to the cost also appeared to be affected by
the amount of loans graduates owed at graduation. Graduates with less than $5,000 in total loans were
more likely to select ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ compared to graduates with more than $25,000 in total
loans, with 87% of the former indicating that they agreed or strongly agreed that the benefits of their
education were worth the cost compared to 74% of the latter. In particular, graduates with less than $5,000
owed in student loans were more likely to indicate that they strongly agreed that the benefits of their
education outweighed the cost (31% compared to 22% of graduates with more than $25,000 owed in
loans).
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$25,000 or more (n=3,334)
$15,000-$24,999 (n=1,352)
$5,000-$14,999 (n=1,515)
$0- $4,999 (n=350)
Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Total Loans
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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Figure 5.5-6 Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Total Income
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary education, I
consider the ___(program name)___. program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The graduates’ total income also appeared to affect the perceived benefits of post-secondary education
compared to the cost. Graduates with an income of $100,000 or more were more likely to select ‘agree’ or
‘strongly agree’ as compared to graduates with annual incomes of less than $25,000, with 89% of the
former indicating that they agreed or strongly agreed that the benefits of their education were worth the
cost compared to 68% of the latter. In particular, graduates with an income of $100,000 or over were more
likely to indicate that they strongly agreed that the benefits of their education outweighed the cost (42%
compared to 19%).
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Less than $25,000 (n=764)
$25,000-$34,999 (n=822)
$35,000-$44,999 (n=1,245)
$45,000-$54,999 (n=1,386)
$55,000-$64,999 (n=1,062)
$65,000-$74,999 (n=870)
$75,000-$99,999 (n=1,118)
$100,000 or more (n=779)
Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Total Income
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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5.6 Historic Satisfaction
Table of Figures: Section 5.6: Historic Satisfaction
Figure 5.6-1 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Sector ....................108
Figure 5.6-2 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Field of Study ........109
Figure 5.6-3 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Credential Type .....110
Figure 5.6-4 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Sector ...............................................................112
Figure 5.6-5 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Field of Study ....................................................113
Figure 5.6-6 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Credential Type ................................................114
The historical satisfaction section compares graduate satisfaction between the current collection year and
the two previous survey periods to identify trends in student satisfaction. It looks at satisfaction with
overall quality of educational experience and perceived cost-benefit.
As compared to graduates of 2011/2012 and 2013/2014, graduates of 2015/2016 were just slightly less
likely to indicate that they were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the overall quality of their educational
experience (92% and 92% vs. 91%, chronologically).
Looking at the result for the top response option compared to the previous survey period, it appears that a
smaller proportion of 2015/2016 graduates than 2013/2014 graduates reported that they were ‘very
satisfied’ (39% vs. 45%, respectively).
This pattern of change from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 appears to reflect the change in results of graduates
from 2015/2016 and 2013/2014, respectively, in the following groups:
SECTOR
• Polytechnic Institutions (39% vs. 47%)
• Comprehensive Community Colleges (43% vs. 50%)
• Teaching Universities (48% vs. 56%)
FIELD OF STUDY
• Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (39% vs. 48%)
• Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (32% vs. 39%)
• Business, Management and Public Administration (41% vs. 46%)
• Health and Related Fields (42% vs. 48%)
• Humanities (43% vs. 49%)
• Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (28% vs. 32%)
• Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (37% vs. 45%)
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CREDENTIAL TYPE
• Applied & Bachelor’s (35% vs. 40%)
• Diploma (40% vs. 49%)
• Certificate (44% vs. 50%)
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Figure 5.6-1 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Sector
Q18: How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your educational experience?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response”
responses were excluded from analysis.
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2011/2012
Institutions 2013/2014
Specialized Arts and Culture (n=89) 2015/2016
2011/2012
Institutions 2013/2014
Independent Academic (n=397) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Teaching Universities (n=2,006) 2015/2016
2011/2012
Community Colleges 2013/2014
Comprehensive (n=3,252) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,350) 2015/2016
2011/2012
and Research Universities 2013/2014
Comprehensive Academic (n=7,470) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Total (n=16,564) 2015/2016
Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Sector
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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Figure 5.6-2 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Field of Study
Q18: How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your educational experience?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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2011/20122013/2014
Other (n=42) 2015/2016
2011/2012Communications Technology 2013/2014Visual and Performing Arts, (n=626) 2015/2016
2011/2012Sciences and Law 2013/2014Social and Behavioural (n=2,231) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Technologies 2013/2014Physical and Life Sciences (n=983) 2015/2016
2011/2012Transportation Services 2013/2014Personal, Protective and (n=470) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Information Sciences 2013/2014Mathematics, Computer (n=448) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Humanities (n=567) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Health and Related Fields (n=3,921) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Education (n=1,102) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Public Administration 2013/2014Business, Management (n=3,158) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Related Technologies 2013/2014Architecture, Engineering, (n=2,423) 2015/2016
2011/2012Resources and Conservation 2013/2014Agriculture, Natural (n=593) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Total (n=16,564) 2015/2016
Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Field of Study
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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Figure 5.6-3 Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Credential Type
Q18: How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your educational experience?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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2011/2012
2013/2014
Diploma (n=4,562) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,323) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Master's Degree (n=1,754) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Doctoral Degree (n=340) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Total (n=16,564) 2015/2016
Historic Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Educational Experience by Credential Type
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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As compared to graduates of 2011/2012 and 2013/2014, graduates of 2015/2016 were less likely to
indicate that they ‘agreed’ or ‘strongly agreed’ that the benefit of their education was worth the financial
cost (85% and 83% vs. 80%, chronologically).
Looking at the result for the top response option compared to the previous survey period, it appears that a
smaller proportion of 2015/2016 graduates than 2013/2014 graduates reported that they strongly agreed
(27% vs. 32%, respectively).
This pattern of change from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 appears to reflect the change in results of graduates
from 2015/2016 and 2013/2014, respectively, in the following groups:
SECTOR
• Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (24% vs. 30%)
• Polytechnic Institutions (27% vs. 33%)
• Comprehensive Community Colleges (30% vs. 36%)
• Teaching Universities (27% vs. 35%)
• Independent Academic Institutions (27% vs. 35%)
• Specialized Arts and Culture (17% vs. 26%)
FIELD OF STUDY
• Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (27% vs. 35%)
• Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (25% vs. 32%)
• Business, Management and Public Administration (29% vs. 33%)
• Health and Related Fields (29% vs. 37%)
• Humanities (22% vs. 30%)
• Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (14% vs. 21%)
• Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (23% vs. 27%)
• Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (22% vs. 28%)
CREDENTIAL TYPE
• Applied & Bachelor’s (24% vs. 30%)
• Diploma (28% vs. 35%)
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Figure 5.6-4 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Sector
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary education, I
consider the ___(program name)___. program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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2011/2012
2013/2014
Teaching Universities (n=1,923) 2015/2016
2011/2012
Community College 2013/2014
Comprehensive (n=3,132) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,227) 2015/2016
2011/2012
and Research Universities 2013/14
Comprehensive Academic (n=7,146) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Total (n=15,884) 2015/2016
Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Sector
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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Figure 5.6-5 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Field of Study
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary education, I
consider the ___(program name)___ program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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Other (n=39) 2015/2016
2011/2012Communications Technology 2013/2014Visual and Performing Arts, (n=582) 2015/2016
2011/2012Sciences and Law 2013/2014Social and Behavioural (n=2,132) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Technologies 2013/2014Physical and Life Sciences (n=931) 2015/2016
2011/2012Transportation Services 2013/2014Personal, Protective and (n=449) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Information Sciences 2013/2014Mathematics, Computer (n=430) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Humanities (n=528) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Health and Related Fields (n=3,793) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Education (n=1,064) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Public Administration 2013/2014Business, Management (n=3,041) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Related Technologies 2013/2014Architecture, Engineering, (n=2,319) 2015/2016
'2011/2012Resources and Conservation 2013/2014Agriculture, Natural (n=576) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Total (n=15,884) 2015/2016
Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Field of Study
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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Figure 5.6-6 Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Credential Type
Q23: To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-secondary education, I
consider the (program name) . program to be worth the financial cost to me and/or my family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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2011/2012
2013/2014
Diploma (n=4,409) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Applied & Bachelor (n=6,989) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Master's Degree (n=1,683) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Doctoral Degree (n=324) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Total (n=15,884) 2015/2016
Historic Perceived Cost-Benefit Analysis by Credential Type
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree
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6 Government-Sponsored Loans
This section covers the government-sponsored student loans that graduates received to pay for their post-
secondary education. This includes the number of students who received government-sponsored student
loans, the distribution of the amount received, the average amount received, and the amount of the
payment from the month before responding.
Table of Contents: Section 6: Government-Sponsored Loans
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6.2 Amount of Government-Sponsored Student Loans ...............................................................121
6.3 Payment Amount for Government-Sponsored Student Loans ...............................................133
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6.1 Number of Graduates with Government-Sponsored Student Loans
Figure 6.1-1 Government-Sponsored Loans
Q51: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Government student loans.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Nearly half of graduates (47%) received government-sponsored student loans over the course of their post-
secondary education. When looking only at domestic students this number increases to 49%. Certain
demographic groups were more like to receive government-sponsored loans than some of their peers14,
specifically:
• Domestic graduates (49% received government loans, compared to International graduates 5%).
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (48% received government loans, compared to 44% of males).
• Graduates who were between 23 and 40 years of age (a range of 46% to 55% received government loans, compared to a range of 21% to 40% of graduates who were younger than 23 or older than 40 years of age).
• Domestic graduates who were between 26 and 30 years of age (61% received government loans compared, to a range of 20% to 38% of graduates who were younger than 20 or older than 40 years of age).
• Graduates who were single, divorced, separated, or widowed (a range of 49% to 52% received government loans compared, to 41% of graduates who were married or living with a partner). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
14 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population the domestic results were not reported.
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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All Graduates (n=16,519)
Domestic Graduates (n=15,488)
Government-Sponsored Loans
Yes (Received government-sponsored loans)
No (Did not receivegovernment-sponsored loans)
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• Graduates who self-identified as a person with a disability (60% received government loans compared, to 46% of graduates who did not self-identify as a person with a disability). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who do not have any dependents (48% received government loans, compared to 43% of graduates with one or more dependents). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Lethbridge (a range of 56% to 60% received government loans, compared to 16% to 30% of graduates from Fort McMurray or outside of Canada). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on potential income or the reputation of the field (a range of 49% to 51% received government loans, compared to 40% of graduates who chose their program based on their parent’s suggestions. This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of BHASE programs (47% received government loans, compared to 45% of STEM graduates).
• Graduates from Independent Academic Institutions and Teaching Universities (53% of each received government loans, compared to 45% of graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities).
• Domestic graduates from Independent Academic Institutions and Teaching Universities (a range of 54% to 57% received government loans, compared to 48% of domestic graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges or Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities).
• Graduates of Humanities; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies; and Health and Related Fields (a range of 53% to 55% received government loans, compared to a range of 40% to 43% of graduates of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation; Business, Management and Public Administration; Education, Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences; and Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies).
• Domestic graduates of Humanities; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies; Health and Related Fields; and Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (a range of 51% to 56% received government loans, compared to a range of 42% to 45% of domestic graduates of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation; Education; and Business, Management and Public Administration).
• Graduates who received an applied & bachelor’s degree or diploma (a range of 49% to 51% received government loans, compared to a range of 25% to 43% of their peers). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates. This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
It appears that some differences in results are not related to the demographics in question, but rather are
related to the difference in the ratio of domestic to international students within the demographic
subgroups; international students were less likely to receive government-sponsored loans.
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Table of Figures: Section 6.1: Number of Graduates with Government-Sponsored Student Loans
Figure 6.1-2 Government-Sponsored Loans by Sector ..............................................................................118
Figure 6.1-3 Government-Sponsored Loans by Field of Study ..................................................................119
Figure 6.1-4 Government-Sponsored Loans by Credential Type ...............................................................120
Figure 6.1-2 Government-Sponsored Loans by Sector
Q51: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Government student loans.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
52%
53%
53%
46%
47%
45%
52%
57%
54%
48%
50%
48%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=88), All (n=90)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=359), All (n=392)
Teaching UniversitiesDomestic (n=1,936), All (n=2,003)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=3,067), All (n=3,236)
Polytechnic InstitutionsDomestic (n=3,092), All (n=3,325)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=6,946), All (n=7,473)
Government-Sponsored Loans by Sector
Domestic All
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Figure 6.1-3 Government-Sponsored Loans by Field of Study
Q51: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Government student loans?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
36%
53%
49%
48%
43%
43%
55%
53%
42%
41%
43%
40%
34%
54%
51%
51%
44%
53%
56%
54%
43%
45%
48%
42%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
OtherDomestic (n=38), All (n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies Domestic (n=610), All (n=627)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=2,115), All (n=2,232)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=918), All (n=985)
Personal, Protective and Transportation ServicesDomestic (n=447), All (n=464)
Mathematics, Computer and Information SciencesDomestic (n=350), All (n=449)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=544), All (n=564)
Health and Related FieldsDomestic (n=3,801), All (n=3,907)
EducationDomestic (n=1,079), All (n=1,099)
Business, Management and Public AdministrationDomestic (n=2,881), All (n=3,148)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related TechnologiesDomestic (n=2,145), All (n=2,408)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=560), All (n=594)
Government-Sponsored Loans by Field of Study
Domestic All
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Figure 6.1-4 Government-Sponsored Loans by Credential Type
Q51: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Government student loans.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
43%
49%
51%
34%
25%
45%
53%
52%
39%
29%
0% 20% 40% 60%
CertificateDomestic (n=2,433), All (2,562)
DiplomaDomestic (n=4,251), All (n=4,548)
Applied & BachelorDomestic (n=7,046), All (n=7,314)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=1,502), All (n=1,755)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=256), All (n=340)
Government-Sponsored Loans by Credential Type
Domestic All
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6.2 Amount of Government-Sponsored Student Loans
Figure 6.2-1 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
Graduates who reported receiving government-sponsored student loans were asked the amount they owed on those loans at graduation. The average amount owed was $27,326 and, when graduate who reported owing $0 were removed from this sample, the average amount was $30,000. The median amount these graduates owed at graduation (including those reporting no money owed) was $22,000. Certain demographic groups indicated that they owed a higher average amount in government-sponsored loans at graduation than some of their peers15. Specifically, when amounts of zero dollars were included, the groups who reported higher averages owed in government-sponsored student loans were:
• Graduates who were between 26 and 30 years of age (an average of $31,962 was owed in government student loans, compared to averages ranging from $17,745 to $20,932 that were owed by graduates who were younger than 23 or between 41 and 60 years of age). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
15 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population the domestic results were not reported.
9%
4%
20%
20%
48%
9%
4%
20%
20%
48%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Zero
Less than $5,000
$5,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 or more
Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans
Domestic Graduates (n=6,409) All Graduates (n=6,440)
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• Graduates who were single (an average of $28,041 was owed in government student loans, compared to an average of $24,874 that was owed by graduates who were married or living with a partner). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who did not have any dependents (an average of $27,852 was owed in government student loans, compared to an average of $24,504 that was owed by graduates with one or more dependents). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person (an average of $27,479 was owed in government student loans, compared to an average of $24,335 that was owed by graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on the reputation of the field (an average of $28,972 was owed in government student loans, compared to an average of $24,125 that was owed by graduates who chose their program based on potential income). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field while they were a student (an average of $27,677 was owed in government student loans, compared to an average of $26,096 that was owed by graduates who did not). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions, Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, Independent Academic Institutions, and Teaching Universities (averages ranging from $27,805 to $34,805 were owed in government student loans, compared to averages ranging from $18,464 to $20,133 that were owed by graduates of Polytechnic Institutions and Comprehensive Community Colleges). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law; Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies; and Health and Related Fields (averages ranging from $29,664 to $31,420 were owed in government student loans, compared to between averages ranging from $19,707 to $22,984 that were owed by graduates of the Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies and Personal, Protective and Transportation Services). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who received an applied & bachelor’s degree (an average of $33,387 was owed in government student loans, compared to an average of $13,338 that was owed by who received a certificate). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
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Table of Figures: Section 6.2: Amount of Government-Sponsored Student Loans
Figure 6.2-2 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans ..............................................................123
Figure 6.2-3 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of by Sector ........................................................124
Figure 6.2-4 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector .........125
Figure 6.2-5 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Sector ....................126
Figure 6.2-6 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans by Field of Study.................................................127
Figure 6.2-7 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
.................................................................................................................................................................128
Figure 6.2-8 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study ........129
Figure 6.2-9 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans by Credential Type .............................................130
Figure 6.2-10 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Credential
Type .........................................................................................................................................................131
Figure 6.2-11 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Credential Type ...132
Figure 6.2-2 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$25,000
$29,944
$22,000
$27,326
$25,000
$29,961
$22,000
$27,357
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Median (excluding zero) Domestic (n=5,852) All (n=5,877)
Average (excluding zero) Domestic (n=5,852) All (n=5,877)
MedianDomestic (n=6,409) All (n=6,440)
AverageDomestic (n=6,409) All (n=6,440)
Average Amount of Government-sponsored Loans
Domestic Graduates All Graduates
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Figure 6.2-3 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of by Sector
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
10%
11%
4%
4%
8%
8%
7%
7%
7%
7%
11%
11%
3%
3%
2%
2%
4%
4%
8%
8%
3%
3%
2%
2%
10%
11%
15%
15%
18%
18%
31%
31%
29%
29%
12%
12%
10%
8%
17%
17%
18%
18%
25%
25%
29%
29%
14%
14%
67%
68%
62%
62%
51%
51%
29%
29%
32%
32%
60%
60%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=39)
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=38)
All (n=181)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=179)
All (n=908)
Teaching Universities Domestic (n=904)
All (n=1,168)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=1,168)
All (n=1,277)
Polytechnic Institutions Domestic (n=1,271)
All (n=2,867)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=2,849)
Amount of Government-sponsored Loans by Sector
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 6.2-4 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$39,000
$30,000
$27,000
$16,000
$19,000
$35,000
$39,335
$33,142
$30,215
$19,840
$21,579
$37,778
$36,000
$30,000
$25,000
$15,000
$18,000
$30,000
$35,194
$31,846
$27,809
$18,464
$20,136
$33,694
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=38) (excluding zero n=34)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=179) (excluding zero n=172)
Teaching Universities(n=904) (excluding zero n=832)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=1,168) (excluding zero n=1,087)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=1,271) (excluding zero n=1,186)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=2,849) (excluding zero n=2,541)
Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 6.2-5 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Sector
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$38,000
$30,000
$27,000
$16,000
$19,000
$34,375
$38,782
$33,221
$30,200
$19,840
$21,587
$37,713
$35,000
$30,000
$25,000
$15,000
$18,000
$30,000
$34,805
$31,936
$27,805
$18,464
$20,133
$33,595
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=39) (excluding zero n=35)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=181) (excluding zero n=174)
Teaching Universities(n=908) (excluding zero n=836)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=1,168) (excluding zero n=1,087)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=1,277) (excluding zero n=1,191)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=2,867) (excluding zero n=2,554)
Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median(excluding zero)
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Figure 6.2-6 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans by Field of Study
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer
than 10 respondents were not included.
36%
8%
8%
9%
9%
11%
11%
9%
9%
10%
9%
12%
12%
7%
7%
16%
16%
9%
9%
7%
7%
7%
7%
5%
5%
3%
3%
3%
2%
4%
4%
5%
5%
4%
4%
5%
5%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
3%
1%
1%
19%
19%
16%
16%
14%
14%
32%
32%
23%
23%
18%
18%
21%
21%
14%
14%
21%
20%
25%
25%
20%
20%
18%
20%
20%
16%
16%
17%
17%
21%
21%
19%
19%
17%
17%
19%
19%
14%
14%
22%
22%
27%
27%
25%
25%
45%
48%
48%
56%
56%
56%
56%
34%
34%
43%
44%
48%
49%
49%
49%
52%
52%
45%
45%
38%
38%
46%
46%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
OtherAll (n=11)
All (n=274)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Com. Tech. Domestic (n=273)
All (n=914)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=913)
All (n=389)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=385)
All (n=159)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Domestic (n=159)
All (n=150)
Mathematics, Computer and Info. Sci Domestic (n=148)
All (n=262)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=258)
All (n=1,707)
Health and Related Fields Domestic (n=1,701)
All (n=396)
EducationDomestic (n=394)
All (n=1,085)
Business, Management and Public Admin. Domestic (n=1,080)
All (n=889)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Tech Domestic (n=887)
All (n=204)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=202)
Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans by Field of Study
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 6.2-7 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
$25,000
$30,000
$30,000
$20,000
$23,000
$27,000
$25,000
$30,000
$24,000
$20,000
$24,000
$29,406
$34,512
$33,669
$21,760
$26,471
$31,058
$31,923
$32,940
$27,298
$24,645
$26,072
$23,000
$28,000
$28,000
$17,560
$20,000
$24,000
$23,000
$25,000
$20,000
$20,000
$21,500
$27,144
$31,412
$30,083
$19,707
$24,145
$27,447
$29,709
$27,506
$24,871
$22,978
$24,265
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=273) (excluding zero n=252)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=913) (excluding zero n=831)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=385) (excluding zero n=344)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=159) (excluding zero n=144)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=148) (excluding zero n=135)
Humanities(n=258) (excluding zero n=228)
Health and Related Fields(n=1,701) (excluding zero n=1,583)
Education(n=394) (excluding zero n=329)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=1,080) (excluding zero n=984)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=887) (excluding zero n=827)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=202) (excluding zero n=188)
Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median(excluding zero)
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Figure 6.2-8 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
$25,000
$30,000
$30,000
$20,000
$23,000
$26,000
$25,000
$30,000
$24,000
$20,000
$24,000
$29,369
$34,516
$33,618
$21,760
$26,471
$30,897
$31,887
$32,996
$27,262
$24,648
$26,218
$24,000
$23,000
$29,000
$28,000
$17,560
$20,000
$24,000
$23,000
$25,000
$20,000
$20,000
$21,500
$32,091
$27,118
$31,420
$30,075
$19,707
$23,824
$27,241
$29,664
$27,580
$24,850
$22,984
$24,419
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000
Other(n=11)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=274) (excluding zero n=253)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=914) (excluding zero n=832)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies(n=389) (excluding zero n=348)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=159) (excluding zero n=144)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=150) (excluding zero n=135)
Humanities(n=262) (excluding zero n=231)
Health and Related Fields(n=1,707) (excluding zero n=1,588)
Education(n=396) (excluding zero n=331)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=1,085) (excluding zero n=989)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=889) (excluding zero n=829)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=204) (excluding zero n=190)
Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median(excluding zero)
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Figure 6.2-9 Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans by Credential Type
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
10%
10%
5%
5%
8%
8%
20%
20%
30%
34%
9%
9%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
4%
1%
45%
46%
22%
22%
13%
13%
11%
11%
11%
9%
23%
23%
29%
29%
15%
15%
14%
14%
11%
12%
12%
12%
40%
40%
61%
61%
53%
54%
45%
44%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=839)
CertificateDomestic (n=836)
All (n=1,850)
DiplomaDomestic (n=1,845)
All (n=3,170)
Applied & Bachelor Domestic (n=3,162)
All (n=505)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=498)
All (n=76)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=68)
Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans by Credential Type
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 6.2-10 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$12,000
$20,000
$32,000
$34,000
$30,000
$14,828
$23,901
$36,328
$37,605
$38,679
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$27,000
$20,000
$13,338
$22,631
$33,410
$30,205
$25,597
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Certificate(n=836) (excluding zero n=752)
Diploma(n=1,845) (excluding zero n=1,747)
Applied & Bachelor(n=3,162) (excluding zero n=2,908)
Master's Degree(n=498) (excluding zero n=400)
Doctoral Degree(n=68) (excluding zero n=45)
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Figure 6.2-11 Average Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Credential Type
Q55: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$12,000
$20,000
$32,000
$34,000
$30,000
$14,842
$23,916
$36,295
$37,562
$36,774
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$26,000
$20,000
$13,338
$22,650
$33,387
$29,901
$25,645
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Certificate(n=839) (excluding zero n=754)
Diploma(n=1,850) (excluding zero n=1,752)
Applied & Bachelor(n=3,170) (excluding zero n=2,916)
Master's Degree(n=505) (excluding zero n=402)
Doctoral Degree(n=76) (excluding zero n=53)
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6.3 Payment Amount for Government-Sponsored Student Loans
Figure 6.3-1 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $20,000 were excluded from the results.
Graduates who reported receiving government-sponsored student loans were also asked the amount they paid on those loans the month before completing the survey. The average amount paid was $367 and, when graduate who reported paying $0 were removed from this sample, the average amount was $519. The median amount these graduates paid (including those reporting no money paid) was $200. Certain demographic groups had higher averages of reported amounts owed in government-sponsored loans at graduation than some of their peers16. Specifically, when amounts of zero dollars were included, the groups who reported higher averages paid in government-sponsored student loans were:
• Male graduates compared to female graduates (an average of $432 was paid for government student loans in the previous month, compared to an average of $334). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
16 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population the domestic results
were not reported.
29%
29%
24%
13%
3%
1%
29%
29%
24%
13%
3%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Zero
Less than $250
$250 to $499
$500 to $999
$1,000 to $4,999
$5,000 or more
Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month
Domestic Graduates (n=5,427) All Graduates (n=5,454)
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• Graduates from Independent Academic Institutions (an average of $655 was paid for government student loans in the previous month, compared to an average of $294 that was paid by graduates of Comprehensive Community Colleges). Domestic graduates did not differ from the total population in this demographic. This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
Table of Figures: Section 6.3: Payment Amount for Government-Sponsored Student Loans
Figure 6.3-2 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month .........135
Figure 6.3-3 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Sector .......136
Figure 6.3-4 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector
.................................................................................................................................................................137
Figure 6.3-5 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Sector.....138
Figure 6.3-6 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Field of Study
.................................................................................................................................................................139
Figure 6.3-7 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field
of Study ....................................................................................................................................................140
Figure 6.3-8 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Field of
Study ........................................................................................................................................................141
Figure 6.3-9 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Credential
Type .........................................................................................................................................................142
Figure 6.3-10 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by
Credential Type ........................................................................................................................................143
Figure 6.3-11 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Credential
Type .........................................................................................................................................................144
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Figure 6.3-2 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $20,000 were excluded from the results.
$300
$519
$200
$367
$300
$520
$200
$368
$- $500 $1,000 $1,500
Median (excluding zero)Domestic (n=3,841), All (n=3,859)
Average (excluding zero)Domestic (n=3,841), All (n=3,859)
MedianDomestic (n=5,427), All (n=5,454)
AverageDomestic (n=5,427), All (n=5,454)
Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loansfor the Previous Month
Domestic Graduates All Graduates
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Figure 6.3-3 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Sector
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $20,000 were excluded from the results.
41%
42%
27%
27%
24%
24%
22%
22%
26%
26%
36%
36%
9%
6%
21%
21%
30%
30%
45%
45%
39%
39%
18%
18%
28%
29%
23%
23%
30%
30%
24%
24%
23%
23%
23%
23%
22%
23%
21%
22%
13%
13%
5%
5%
8%
8%
18%
18%
4%
4%
3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
2%
5%
5%
4%
4%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=32)
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=31)
All (n=135)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=133)
All (n=793)
Teaching Universities Domestic (n=790)
All (n=1,000)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=999)
All (n=1,095)
Polytechnic Institutions Domestic (n=1,091)
All (n=2,399)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=2,383)
Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Sector
Zero Less than $250 $250 to $499 $500 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 More than $5,000
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Figure 6.3-4 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $20,000 were excluded from the results.
$447
$400
$300
$200
$215
$380
$447
$907
$528
$378
$492
$580
$250
$250
$210
$160
$168
$200
$260
$662
$404
$294
$365
$374
$- $250 $500 $750 $1,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=31) (excluding zero n=18)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=133) (excluding zero n=97)
Teaching Universities(n=790) (excluding zero n=604)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=999) (excluding zero n=777)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=1,091) (excluding zero n=809)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=2,383) (excluding zero n=1,536)
Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 6.3-5 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Sector
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $20,000 were excluded from the results.
$440
$400
$300
$200
$215
$380
$430
$902
$528
$377
$491
$579
$225
$250
$210
$160
$168
$200
$255
$655
$404
$294
$364
$373
$- $250 $500 $750 $1,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (excluding zero n=19), All (n=32)
Independent Academic Institutions (excluding zero n=98), All (n=135)
Teaching Universities(excluding zero n=606), All (n=793)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (excluding zero n=778), All (n=1,000)
Polytechnic Institutions(excluding zero n=812), All (n=1,095)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (excluding zero n=1,546), All (n=2,399)
Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 6.3-6 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Field of Study
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $20,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer
than 10 respondents were supressed.
32%
32%
30%
30%
46%
47%
25%
25%
34%
33%
42%
41%
23%
23%
24%
24%
29%
29%
31%
31%
29%
29%
33%
33%
26%
26%
15%
15%
47%
47%
23%
23%
23%
23%
30%
30%
25%
25%
31%
31%
33%
33%
26%
26%
21%
21%
25%
25%
16%
16%
21%
21%
29%
30%
21%
21%
27%
27%
25%
25%
25%
25%
22%
22%
32%
32%
12%
12%
15%
15%
16%
16%
4%
4%
11%
11%
11%
11%
14%
15%
20%
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9%
9%
1%
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5%
2%
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1%
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2%
1%
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1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=233)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Com. Tech. Domestic (n=232)
All (n=769)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=768)
All (n=312)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=309)
All (n=144)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Domestic (n=144)
All (n=134)
Mathematics, Computer and Info. Sci Domestic (n=132)
All (n=190)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=186)
All (n=1,507)
Health and Related Fields Domestic (n=1,501)
All (n=332)
EducationDomestic (n=330)
All (n=891)
Business, Management and Public Admin. Domestic (n=889)
All (n=767)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Tech Domestic (n=765)
All (n=166)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=164)
Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Field of Study
Zero Less than $250 $250 to $499 $500 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 or more
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Figure 6.3-7 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $20,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
$250
$300
$400
$200
$300
$300
$300
$360
$293
$250
$295
$328
$444
$732
$460
$450
$644
$471
$594
$566
$619
$452
$167
$200
$78
$159
$185
$124
$200
$250
$186
$160
$200
$222
$311
$388
$345
$300
$381
$361
$450
$400
$425
$320
$- $250 $500 $750 $1,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=232) (excluding zero n=157)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=768) (excluding zero n=538)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies(n=309) (excluding zero n=164)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=144) (excluding zero n=108)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=132) (excluding zero n=88)
Humanities(n=186) (excluding zero n=110)
Health and Related Fields(n=1,501) (excluding zero n=1,152)
Education(n=330) (excluding zero n=250)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=889) (excluding zero n=629)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=765) (excluding zero n=525)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=164) (excluding zero n=116)
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Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 6.3-8 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $20,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer
than 10 respondents were supressed.
$250
$300
$400
$200
$300
$300
$300
$362
$293
$250
$295
$327
$444
$726
$460
$450
$640
$470
$594
$566
$619
$450
$165
$200
$85
$159
$170
$120
$200
$250
$186
$160
$200
$222
$311
$389
$345
$296
$374
$360
$451
$401
$425
$320
$- $250 $500 $750 $1,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=233) (excluding zero n=158)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=769) (excluding zero n=539)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies(n=312) (excluding zero n=167)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=144) (excluding zero n=108)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=134) (excluding zero n=88)
Humanities(n=190) (excluding zero n=111)
Health and Related Fields(n=1,507) (excluding zero n=1,156)
Education(n=332) (excluding zero n=252)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=891) (excluding zero n=631)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=767) (excluding zero n=527)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=166) (excluding zero n=118)
Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 6.3-9 Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Credential Type
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $20,000 were excluded from the results.
23%
23%
25%
25%
32%
32%
39%
39%
47%
49%
56%
56%
36%
36%
20%
20%
14%
14%
15%
14%
12%
12%
28%
28%
25%
25%
25%
26%
17%
17%
5%
5%
8%
8%
18%
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15%
2%
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4%
4%
4%
3%
5%
5%
2%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=702)
CertificateDomestic (n=698)
All (n=1,597)
DiplomaDomestic (n=1,594)
All (n=2,652)
Applied & BachelorDomestic (n=2,646)
All (n=437)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=430)
All (n=66)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=59)
Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans for the Previous Month by Credential Type
Zero Less than $250 $250 to $499 $500 to $999 $1,000 to $4,999 $5,000 or more
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Figure 6.3-10 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $20,000 were excluded from the results.
$160
$250
$350
$400
$325
$458
$450
$598
$433
$484
$140
$200
$220
$200
$50
$353
$338
$409
$266
$246
$- $250 $500 $750 $1,000
Certificate(n=698) (excluding zero n=539)
Diploma(n=1,594) (excluding zero n=1,199)
Applied & Bachelor(n=2,646) (excluding zero n=1,809)
Master's Degree(n=430) (excluding zero n=264)
Doctoral Degree(n=59) (excluding zero n=30)
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Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 6.3-11 Average Payment Amount of Government-Sponsored Loans of All Graduates by Credential Type
Q56: What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $20,000 were excluded from the results.
$160
$250
$350
$400
$300
$456
$450
$597
$435
$473
$140
$200
$220
$200
$80
$352
$338
$409
$266
$251
$- $250 $500 $750 $1,000
Certificate(n=702) (excluding zero n=542)
Diploma(n=1,597) (excluding zero n=1,201)
Applied & Bachelor(n=2,652) (excluding zero n=1,814)
Master's Degree(n=437) (excluding zero n=267)
Doctoral Degree(n=66) (excluding zero n=35)
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Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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7 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received
This section covers scholarships, awards, and bursaries graduates received to pay for their post-secondary
education. This includes the proportion of graduates who received scholarships, awards, and bursaries;
distribution of the amounts received; and the average amount received.
Table of Contents: Section 7: Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received
7.1 Number of Graduates with Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries ...........................................146
7.2 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries ....................................................................151
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7.1 Number of Graduates with Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Figure 7.1-1 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received
Q52: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Scholarships, awards or bursaries.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Two thirds of graduates (67%) received scholarships, awards, and bursaries over the course of their post-
secondary education. When looking only at domestic students, this number increases to 68%. Certain
demographic groups indicated that they received scholarships, awards, and bursaries at a higher rate than
some of their peers,17 specifically:
• Domestic graduates (68% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to 48% of International graduates).
• Graduates who were between 23 and 25 years of age (78% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to a range of 39% to 45% of graduates who were older than 40 years of age). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who were single (72% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to a range of 51% to 54% of graduates who were married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, or widowed). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates without dependents (72% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to 48% of graduates with one or more dependents). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from rural Alberta, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, and Edmonton (a range of 69% to 72% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to 55% of graduates from Fort McMurray). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
17 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population, the domestic results
were not reported.
67%
68%
33%
32%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All Graduates (n=16,480)
Domestic Graduates (n=15,454)
Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received
Yes (Received scholarships,awards, or bursaries)
No (Did not receive scholarships,awards, or bursaries)
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• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on information provided by their teacher, participation in an event, competition or program, or the reputation of the field (a range of 68% to 73% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to 58% of graduates who chose their program based on potential income). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (66% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to 60% who did not participate in work experience related to their field of study). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of STEM programs (76% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to 64% of BHASE graduates). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from Independent Academic Institutions, Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, and Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (a range of 76% to 85% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to a range of 48% to 55% of graduates from Polytechnic Institutions and Comprehensive Community Colleges). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies; Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation; and Humanities (a range of 77% to 89% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to 51% of graduates of Personal, Protective and Transportation Services). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who received a doctoral degree (91% received scholarships, awards, and bursaries, compared to 37% of graduates who received a certificate). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
Table of Figures: Section 7.1: Number of Graduates with Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Figure 7.1-2 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Sector ......................................................148
Figure 7.1-3 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Field of Study ..........................................149
Figure 7.1-4 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Credential Type .......................................150
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Figure 7.1-2 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Sector
Q52: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Scholarships, awards or bursaries.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
76%
85%
69%
48%
55%
78%
76%
86%
70%
50%
57%
79%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=86), All (n=88)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=362), All (n=395)
Teaching UniversitiesDomestic (n=1,930), All (n=1,996)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=3,049), All (n=3,220)
Polytechnic InstitutionsDomestic (n=3,094), All (n=3,326)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=6,933), All (n=7,455)
Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Sector
Domestic All
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Figure 7.1-3 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Field of Study
Q52: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Scholarships, awards or bursaries.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
45%
81%
70%
89%
51%
65%
77%
60%
68%
61%
68%
78%
42%
81%
72%
90%
52%
67%
77%
61%
69%
63%
69%
78%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
OtherDomestic (n=38), All (n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies Domestic (n=604), All (n=621)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=2,114), All (n=2,231)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=918), All (n=981)
Personal, Protective and Transportation ServicesDomestic (n=448), All (n=465)
Mathematics, Computer and Information SciencesDomestic (n=347), All (n=447)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=541), All (n=561)
Health and Related FieldsDomestic (n=3,786), All (n=3,891)
EducationDomestic (n=1,077), All (n=1,097)
Business, Management and Public AdministrationDomestic (n=2,872), All (n=3,138)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related TechnologiesDomestic (n=2,147), All (n=2,410)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=562), All (n=596)
Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Field of Study
Domestic All
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Figure 7.1-4 Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Credential Type
Q52: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Scholarships, awards or bursaries.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
37%
61%
78%
71%
91%
38%
64%
79%
70%
91%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
CertificateDomestic (n=2,424), All (2,555)
DiplomaDomestic (n=4,233), All (n=4,528)
Applied & BachelorDomestic (n=7,040), All (n=7,306)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=1,502), All (n=1,755)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=255), All (n=336)
Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Credential Type
Domestic All
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7.2 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Figure 7.2-1 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this
question were greater than zero.
Graduates who reported receiving scholarships, bursaries, or awards were asked the amount they had received during their post-secondary studies. The average amount received was $9,628 and the median was $4,000. Certain demographic groups reported receiving higher scholarships, awards, and bursaries on average than some of their peers18. Specifically, the groups who reported higher averages received in scholarships, bursaries, or awards were:
• International graduates (an average of $25,626 was received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to an average of $8,978 that was received by domestic graduates).
• Graduates who were between 31 and 50 years of age (averages ranging from $14,258 to $16,861 were received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to averages ranging from $2,638 to $7,389 that were received by graduates who were younger than 26 years of age). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
18 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population, the domestic results
were not reported.
55%
30%
7%
8%
56%
31%
6%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Less than $5,000
$5,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 or more
Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received
Domestic Graduates (n=7,850) All Graduates (n=8,174)
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• Male graduates compared to female graduates (an average of $10,405 was received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to an average of $9,190).
• Graduates who were married or living with a partner (an average of $12,413 was received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries that was compared to an average of $8,979 that was received by graduates who were single). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Domestic graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (an average of $11,154 was received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to an average of $8,888 that was received by domestic graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person). The total population did not show any significant differences between these demographic groups.
• Graduates from another province or territory in Canada (an average of $13,697 was received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to averages ranging from $6,528 to $8,584 that were received by graduates from Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and rural Alberta). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on information provided by their teacher and income participation in an event, competition, or program (averages ranging from $15,443 to $16,035 were received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to an average of $6,577 that was received by graduates who chose their program based on potential income). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of STEM programs (an average of $13,647 was received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared an average of $8,300 that was received BHASE graduates). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (an average of $14,081 was received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to averages ranging from $3,588 to $6,054 that were received by graduates of Teaching Universities, Polytechnic Institutions, Comprehensive Community Colleges, and Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies and Humanities (averages ranging from $12,370 to $15,839 were received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to averages ranging from $5,197 to $6,848 that were received by graduates of the Business, Management and Public Administration; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies; and Personal, Protective and Transportation Services). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who received a doctoral degree (an average of $83,783 was received in scholarships, awards, and bursaries compared to averages ranging from $3,882 to $4,218 that were received by graduates who received a diploma or a certificate). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
It appears some differences in results are not related to the demographics in question, but rather are
related to the difference in the ratio of domestic to international students within the demographic
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subgroups; international students had reported a higher average of scholarships, awards, and bursaries
received.
Table of Figures: Section 7.2: Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Figure 7.2-2 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received......................................153
Figure 7.2-3 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Sector ....................................154
Figure 7.2-4 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic Graduates by
Sector .......................................................................................................................................................155
Figure 7.2-5 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by Sector
.................................................................................................................................................................156
Figure 7.2-6 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Field of Study ........................157
Figure 7.2-7 Average Amount Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic Graduates by
Field of Study ...........................................................................................................................................158
Figure 7.2-8 Average Amount Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by Field of
Study ........................................................................................................................................................159
Figure 7.2-9 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Credential Type .....................160
Figure 7.2-10 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic Graduates
by Credential Type ...................................................................................................................................161
Figure 7.2-11 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by
Credential Type ........................................................................................................................................162
Figure 7.2-2 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this question were greater than zero.
$4,000
$9,628
$4,000
$8,978
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Median(n=8,174)
Average(n=8,174)
Domestic Median (n=7,850)
Domestic Average (n=7,850)
Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received
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Figure 7.2-3 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Sector
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this
question were greater than zero.
71%
73%
56%
54%
61%
61%
77%
77%
74%
74%
41%
42%
29%
27%
31%
32%
30%
30%
19%
19%
22%
22%
36%
37%
5%
5%
5%
5%
2%
2%
2%
2%
10%
9%
8%
9%
4%
4%
2%
2%
2%
2%
13%
12%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=49)
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=48)
All (n=251)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=232)
All (n=1,061)
Teaching Universities Domestic (n=1,048)
All (n=1,140)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=1,120)
All (n=1,405)
Polytechnic Institutions Domestic (n=1,366)
All (n=4,268)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=4,036)
Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Sector
Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 7.2-4 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic Graduates by Sector
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this question were greater than zero.
$2,550
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$2,350
$5,000
$3,558
$8,135
$6,074
$3,816
$4,113
$12,924
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=48)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=232)
Teaching Universities (n=1,048)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=1,120)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=1,366)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=4,036)
Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Received by Domestic Graduates by Sector
Average Median
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Figure 7.2-5 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by Sector
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this question were greater than zero.
$2,600
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$2,100
$5,000
$3,588
$7,882
$6,054
$3,785
$4,061
$14,081
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=49)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=251)
Teaching Universities (n=1,061)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=1,140)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=1,405)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=4,268)
Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Received by All Graduates by Sector
Average Median
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Figure 7.2-6 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Field of Study
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from results. All responses to this
question were greater than zero.
33%
40%
65%
66%
52%
52%
37%
38%
74%
73%
52%
53%
44%
45%
58%
58%
52%
53%
58%
59%
56%
58%
60%
62%
25%
20%
27%
26%
32%
32%
40%
41%
18%
18%
29%
33%
35%
35%
28%
29%
34%
34%
31%
31%
29%
30%
24%
24%
25%
30%
4%
4%
7%
7%
9%
10%
5%
6%
8%
8%
9%
9%
6%
6%
7%
7%
5%
5%
6%
5%
7%
7%
17%
10%
4%
4%
9%
9%
13%
12%
3%
3%
11%
6%
12%
12%
7%
7%
7%
7%
6%
6%
10%
7%
9%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=12)
OtherDomestic (n=10)
All (n=357)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Com. Tech. Domestic (n=352)
All (n=1,122)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=1,100)
All (n=644)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=616)
All (n=183)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Domestic (n=179)
All (n=193)
Mathematics, Computer and Info. Sci. Domestic (n=162)
All (n=303)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=294)
All (n=1,730)
Health and Related Fields Domestic (n=1,711)
All (n=545)
EducationDomestic (n=538)
All (n=1,462)
Business, Management and Public Admin. Domestic (n=1,396)
All (n=1,273)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Tech Domestic (n=1,162)
All (n=350)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=330)
Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries by Field of Study
Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 7.2-7 Average Amount Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this question were greater than zero.
$5,000
$3,000
$4,000
$6,000
$2,000
$4,000
$5,000
$3,500
$4,000
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
$14,230
$5,534
$10,830
$14,934
$5,278
$8,829
$11,844
$8,699
$9,161
$6,700
$8,359
$7,698
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
OtherAll (n=10)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=352)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=1,100)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=616)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=179)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=162)
Humanities (n=294)
Health and Related Fields (n=1,711)
Education (n=538)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=1,396)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=1,162)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=330)
Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Received by Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median
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Figure 7.2-8 Average Amount Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by Field of Study
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this question were greater than zero.
$6,500
$3,000
$4,000
$6,000
$2,000
$4,000
$5,000
$3,600
$4,000
$3,250
$3,500
$3,000
$14,858
$5,756
$10,776
$15,839
$5,197
$11,370
$12,370
$8,961
$9,269
$6,884
$10,518
$9,343
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
OtherAll (n=12)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=357)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=1,122)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=644)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=183)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=193)
Humanities (n=303)
Health and Related Fields (n=1,730)
Education (n=545)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=1,462)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=1,273)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=350)
Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Received by All Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median
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Figure 7.2-9 Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Credential Type
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this
question were greater than zero.
78%
79%
74%
74%
48%
48%
33%
35%
6%
6%
17%
17%
21%
21%
38%
38%
32%
34%
8%
6%
2%
2%
2%
2%
8%
8%
14%
13%
9%
10%
2%
2%
2%
2%
6%
6%
21%
18%
77%
79%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=672)
CertificateDomestic (n=656)
All (n=2,136)
DiplomaDomestic (n=2,091)
All (n=4,272)
Applied & BachelorDomestic (n=4,180)
All (n=881)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=760)
All (n=213)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=163)
Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries
Received by Credential Type
Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 7.2-10 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this question were greater than zero.
$2,000
$2,500
$5,000
$6,250
$85,000
$3,914
$4,267
$7,821
$16,037
$86,552
$- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000
Certificate (n=656)
Diploma(n=2,091)
Applied & Bachelor (n=4,180)
Master's Degree (n=760)
Doctoral Degree (n=163)
Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Average Median
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Figure 7.2-11 Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by Credential Type
Q57: In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or bursaries during your post-
secondary studies?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. All responses to this question were greater than zero.
$2,000
$2,250
$5,000
$7,500
$80,000
$3,882
$4,218
$8,018
$17,000
$83,783
$- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000
Certificate (n=672)
Diploma(n=2,136)
Applied & Bachelor (n=4,272)
Master's Degree (n=881)
Doctoral Degree (n=213)
Average Amount of Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries Received by All Graduates by Credential Type
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8 Family Assistance or Loans
This section covers the family assistance or loans that graduates received to pay for their post-secondary
education. This includes the proportion of graduates who received family assistance or loans, the
distribution of the amounts received, the average amount received, and the amount of loans to be repaid.
Table of Contents: Section 8: Family Assistance or Loans
8.1 Number of Graduates with Family Assistance and Loans .......................................................164
8.2 Amount of Family Assistance and Loans ................................................................................169
8.3 Amount of Family Assistance and Loans to be Repaid ...........................................................181
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8.1 Number of Graduates with Family Assistance and Loans
Figure 8.1-1 Family Assistance or Loans
Q53: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Family
assistance or loans.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
Half of graduates (50%) received family assistance or loans over the course of their post-secondary
education. Certain demographic groups were more likely to receive family assistance or loans than some of
their peers19,specifically:
• International graduates (53% received family assistance or loans, compared to 50% domestic graduates).
• Male graduates compared to female graduates (52% received family assistance or loans, compared to 49%). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who were younger than 31 years of age (a range of 51% to 63% received family assistance or loans, compared to a range of 13% to 35% of graduates who were older than 30 years of age). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who were single (57% received family assistance or loans, compared to 25% of graduates who were divorced, separated, or widowed). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person (50% received family assistance or loans, compared to 39% of graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
19 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population, the domestic results
were not reported.
50%
50%
50%
50%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All Graduates (n=16,416)
Domestic Graduates (n=15,392)
Family Assistance or Loans
Yes (Received familyassistance or loans)
No (Did not receive familyassistance or loans)
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• Graduates who do not have any dependents (55% received family assistance or loans compared to 28% of graduates with one or more dependents). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from rural Alberta (52% received family assistance or loans, compared to 47% of graduates from another province or territory in Canada).
• Domestic graduates from rural Alberta and Calgary (a range of 51% to 52% received family assistance or loans, compared to 47% of domestic graduates from another province or territory in Canada).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on their parent’s suggestions (63% received family assistance or loans, compared to a range of 45% to 51% of graduates who chose their program based on the reputation of the field or potential income). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of STEM programs (56% received family assistance or loans, compared to 48% of graduates of BHASE programs). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from Independent Academic Institutions, Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions, and Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (a range of 54% to 61% received family assistance or loans, compared to 39% of graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges).
• Domestic graduates from Independent Academic Institutions (61% received family assistance or loans, compared to 39% of domestic graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges).
• Graduates of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies; Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies; and Humanities (a range of 56% to 64% received family assistance or loans, compared to a range of 43% to 57% of graduates of Health and Related Technologies; Business, Management and Public Administration; Education; and Personal, Protective and Transportation Services). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who received an applied & bachelor’s degree (59% received family assistance or loans, compared to a range of 35% to 37% of their master’s degree, certificate, and doctoral degree). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
Table of Figures: Section 8.1: Number of Graduates with Family Assistance and Loans
Figure 8.1-2 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Sector .....................166
Figure 8.1-3 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Field of Study ..........167
Figure 8.1-4 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Credential Type ......168
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Figure 8.1-2 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Sector
Q53. Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Family
assistance or loans.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
55%
61%
52%
39%
48%
54%
54%
61%
52%
39%
47%
54%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=85), All (n=87)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=357), All (n=390)
Teaching UniversitiesDomestic (n=1,921), All (n=1,988)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=3,043), All (n=3,212)
Polytechnic InstitutionsDomestic (n=3,071), All (n=3,302)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=6,915), All (n=7,437)
Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Sector
Domestic All
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Figure 8.1-3 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Field of Study
Q53: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Family
assistance or loans.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
29%
64%
52%
64%
43%
51%
56%
46%
44%
46%
51%
57%
29%
64%
52%
65%
44%
51%
55%
46%
44%
45%
51%
58%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
OtherDomestic (n=38), All (n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies Domestic (n=595), All (n=612)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=2,109), All (n=2,225)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=912), All (n=979)
Personal, Protective and Transportation ServicesDomestic (n=445), All (n=462)
Mathematics, Computer and Information SciencesDomestic (n=345), All (n=443)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=542), All (n=562)
Health and Related FieldsDomestic (n=3,788), All (n=3,892)
EducationDomestic (n=1,067), All (n=1,087)
Business, Management and Public AdministrationDomestic (n=2,854), All (n=3,118)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related TechnologiesDomestic (n=2,138), All (n=2,401)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=559), All (n=593)
Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Field of Study
Domestic All
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Figure 8.1-4 Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Credential Type
Q53: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Family
assistance or loans.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
37%
49%
59%
37%
35%
36%
48%
59%
35%
38%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
CertificateDomestic (n=2,415), All (n=2,544)
DiplomaDomestic (n=4,214), All (n=4,509)
Applied & BachelorDomestic (n=7,006), All (n=7,271)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=1,501), All (n=1,752)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=256), All (n=340)
Proportion of Graduates who Received Family Assistance or Loans by Credential Type
Domestic All
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8.2 Amount of Family Assistance and Loans
Figure 8.2-1 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay? Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much
education-related financial assistance did you have to pay back to your family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. These numbers are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their
family for education-related financial assistance that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money
graduates received from their family for education-related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only
graduates who provided responses of $200,000 or less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results.
Graduates who reported receiving family assistance and loans were asked the amount that they needed to repay and the amount they received that they did not need to repay for family assistance and loans at the time of graduation. The sum of these two questions was then used as the total amount of family assistance and loans. The average total amount was $16,136 and, when graduate who reported $0 to both questions were removed from this sample, the average amount was $18,008. The median amount these graduates received (including those reporting no money in total) was $10,000. Certain demographic groups indicated that they received more in family assistance and loans on average than some of their peers20. Specifically, when amounts of zero dollars were included, the groups who reported higher total averages received in family assistance and loans were:
20 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population, the domestic results
were not reported.
10%
18%
31%
19%
22%
11%
19%
31%
19%
20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Zero
Less than $5,000
$5,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 or more
Amount of Family Assistance or Loans
Domestic Graduates (n=4,015) All Graduates (n=4,262)
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• International graduates (an average of $41,157 was received in family assistance and loans, compared to an average of $14,606 that was received by domestic graduates).
• Male graduates compared to female graduates (an average of $16,984 was received in family assistance and loans, compared to an average of $15,573). Domestic graduates did not show significant differences in this demographic.
• Graduates who were younger than 23 years of age or between 31 and 60 years of age (averages ranging from $7,248 to $13,758 were received in family assistance and loans compared to an average of $18,994 that was received by graduates who were between 23 and 25 years of age). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who were single (an average of $16,893 was received in family assistance and loans, compared to averages ranging from $10,136 to $12,924 that were received by graduates who were married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, or widowed).
• Domestic graduates who were single (an average of $15,283 was received in family assistance and loans, compared to an average of $11,616 that was received by domestic graduates who were married or living with a partner).
• Graduates who do not have any dependents (an average of $16,532 was received in family assistance and loans, compared to an average $12,640 that was received by domestic graduates with one or more dependents). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person (an average of $16,248 was received in family assistance and loans, compared to an average of $12,578 that was received by graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of STEM programs (an average of $18,412 was received in family assistance and loans, compared to an average of $15,345 that was received by BHASE graduates). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities and Independent Academic Institutions (averages ranging from $18,228 to $20,694 were received in family assistance and loans, compared to averages ranging from $8,669 to $10,382 that were received by graduates of Comprehensive Community Colleges and Polytechnic Institutions). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (an average of $17,230 was received in family assistance and loans, compared to averages ranging from $10,692 to $12,935 that were received by graduates of Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies, and Personal, Protective and Transportation Services). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who received an applied & bachelor’s degree or doctoral degree (averages ranging from $18,208 to $20,263 that were received in family assistance and loans, compared to an average of $7,496 that was received by graduates who received a certificate). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
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Table of Figures: Section 8.2: Amount of Family Assistance and Loans
Figure 8.2-2 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans....................................................................171
Figure 8.2-3 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Sector ..................................................................172
Figure 8.2-4 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by Domestic Graduates by Sector
.................................................................................................................................................................173
Figure 8.2-5 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by All Graduates by Sector ..........174
Figure 8.2-6 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Field of Study ......................................................175
Figure 8.2-7 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by Domestic Graduates by Field of
Study ........................................................................................................................................................176
Figure 8.2-8 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by All Graduates by Field of Study
.................................................................................................................................................................177
Figure 8.2-9 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Credential Type ...................................................178
Figure 8.2-10 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
.................................................................................................................................................................179
Figure 8.2-11 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by All Graduates by Credential Type ........180
Figure 8.2-2 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay?
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. These numbers
are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-related financial assistance
that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-
related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only graduates who provided responses of $200,000 or
less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results.
$12,000
$18,008
$10,000
$16,136
$10,000
$16,380
$10,000
$14,606
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Median (excluding zero)Domestic (n=3,580) All (n=3,819)
Average (excluding zero)Domestic (n=3,580) All (n=3,819)
MedianDomestic (n=4,015) All (n=4,262)
AverageDomestic (n=4,015) All (n=4,262)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans
Domestic Graduates All Graduates
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Figure 8.2-3 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Sector
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay? Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much
education-related financial assistance did you have to pay back to your family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. These numbers are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their
family for education-related financial assistance that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money
graduates received from their family for education-related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only
graduates who provided responses of $200,000 or less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results.
28%
28%
8%
8%
10%
11%
14%
14%
11%
12%
9%
9%
11%
11%
19%
19%
19%
19%
29%
31%
24%
26%
12%
12%
22%
22%
27%
30%
27%
27%
35%
36%
39%
40%
28%
28%
6%
6%
18%
19%
23%
23%
14%
13%
15%
14%
21%
22%
33%
33%
29%
25%
21%
20%
8%
6%
10%
7%
30%
28%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=18)
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=18)
All (n=118)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=108)
All (n=546)
Teaching Universities Domestic (n=529)
All (n=630)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=589)
All (n=796)
Polytechnic Institutions Domestic (n=738)
All (n=2,154)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=2,033)
Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Sector
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 8.2-4 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by Domestic Graduates by Sector
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay?
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. These numbers
are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-related financial assistance
that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-
related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only graduates who provided responses of $200,000 or
less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results.
$15,000
$12,000
$12,000
$6,000
$8,000
$15,000
$18,885
$18,767
$16,102
$9,011
$10,328
$20,452
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$5,000
$6,000
$15,000
$13,639
$17,203
$14,367
$7,711
$9,083
$18,541
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=18) (excluding zero n=13)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=108) (excluding zero n=99)
Teaching Universities(n=529) (excluding zero n=472)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=589) (excluding zero n=504)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=738) (excluding zero n=649)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=2,033) (excluding zero n=1,843)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Recieved by Domestic Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.2-5 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by All Graduates by Sector
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay?
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. These numbers
are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-related financial assistance
that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-
related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only graduates who provided responses of $200,000 or
less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results.
$15,000
$15,000
$13,000
$7,000
$10,000
$17,000
$18,885
$19,733
$16,512
$10,058
$11,722
$22,743
$10,000
$12,000
$10,000
$5,000
$7,000
$15,000
$13,639
$18,228
$14,788
$8,669
$10,382
$20,694
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=18) (excluding zero n=13)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=118) (excluding zero n=109)
Teaching Universities(n=546) (excluding zero n=489)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=630) (excluding zero n=543)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=796) (excluding zero n=705)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=2,154) (excluding zero n=1,960)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or LoansReceived by All Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.2-6 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Field of Study
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay? Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much
education-related financial assistance did you have to pay back to your family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. These are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their family for
education-related financial assistance that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money graduates
received from their family for education-related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only graduates
who provided responses of $200,000 or less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results. Groups with fewer
than 10 respondents were supressed.
10%
10%
11%
11%
8%
8%
13%
13%
6%
6%
15%
16%
12%
12%
8%
8%
11%
12%
9%
10%
7%
8%
23%
23%
17%
18%
12%
13%
19%
20%
11%
11%
10%
11%
20%
21%
16%
17%
17%
19%
18%
20%
23%
24%
31%
31%
28%
28%
28%
28%
49%
50%
37%
41%
28%
28%
28%
29%
32%
32%
29%
30%
35%
37%
36%
36%
18%
17%
18%
18%
29%
30%
10%
10%
26%
27%
20%
21%
19%
19%
20%
20%
17%
17%
18%
18%
19%
19%
17%
17%
26%
24%
23%
22%
9%
7%
20%
16%
26%
23%
20%
19%
23%
23%
25%
23%
20%
15%
15%
13%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=185)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Com. Tech. Domestic (n=183)
All (n=566)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=544)
All (n=349)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=337)
All (n=109)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Domestic (n=107)
All (n=108)
Mathematics, Computer and Info. Sci. Domestic (n=90)
All (n=144)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=137)
All (n=918)
Health and Related Fields Domestic (n=896)
All (n=250)
EducationDomestic (n=248)
All (n=727)
Business, Management and Public Admin. Domestic (n=647)
All (n=720)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Tech Domestic (n=649)
All (n=180)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=172)
Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Field of Study
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 8.2-7 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay?
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. These numbers
are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-related financial assistance
that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-
related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only graduates who provided responses of $200,000 or
less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
$10,000
$12,000
$15,000
$8,000
$12,000
$15,000
$10,000
$12,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$13,888
$18,031
$18,670
$12,301
$17,600
$17,487
$16,935
$17,473
$16,381
$14,424
$13,221
$10,000
$10,000
$15,000
$7,000
$11,500
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$9,700
$12,446
$16,075
$17,230
$10,692
$16,622
$14,679
$14,875
$15,993
$14,381
$12,935
$12,222
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=183) (excluding zero n=164)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=544) (excluding zero n=485)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies(n=337) (excluding zero n=311)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=107) (excluding zero n=93)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=90) (excluding zero n=85)
Humanities(n=137) (excluding zero n=115)
Health and Related Fields(n=896) (excluding zero n=787)
Education(n=248) (excluding zero n=227)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=647) (excluding zero n=568)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=649) (excluding zero n=582)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=172) (excluding zero n=159)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.2-8 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by All Graduates by Field of Study
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay?
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. These numbers
were calculated by adding the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-related financial
assistance that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money graduates received from their family for
education-related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only graduates who provided responses of
$200,000 or less toquestions 58 and 59 were included in these results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were
supressed.
$10,000
$13,500
$15,000
$9,000
$14,000
$15,000
$10,000
$12,000
$12,000
$10,000
$10,000
$13,937
$20,006
$19,548
$12,674
$20,545
$19,311
$17,372
$17,486
$18,553
$17,821
$15,977
$10,000
$10,000
$15,000
$7,000
$12,500
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$12,506
$17,885
$18,036
$11,046
$19,404
$16,361
$15,290
$16,017
$16,435
$16,162
$14,823
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=185) (excluding zero n=166)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=566) (excluding zero n=506)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies(n=349) (excluding zero n=322)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=109) (excluding zero n=95)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=108) (excluding zero n=102)
Humanities(n=144) (excluding zero n=122)
Health and Related Fields(n=918) (excluding zero n=808)
Education(n=250) (excluding zero n=229)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=727) (excluding zero n=644)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=720) (excluding zero n=653)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=180) (excluding zero n=167)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by All Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.2-9 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Credential Type
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay? Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much
education-related financial assistance did you have to pay back to your family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. These numbers are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their
family for education-related financial assistance that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money
graduates received from their family for education-related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only
graduates who provided responses of $200,000 or less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results.
13%
14%
12%
13%
8%
8%
15%
17%
15%
19%
32%
33%
24%
25%
13%
13%
13%
15%
10%
12%
41%
41%
35%
36%
27%
27%
30%
31%
39%
35%
8%
7%
18%
17%
23%
23%
18%
18%
15%
16%
6%
5%
12%
8%
30%
28%
23%
19%
21%
18%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=487)
CertificateDomestic (n=458)
All (n=1,084)
DiplomaDomestic (n=1,005)
All (n=2,261)
Applied & BachelorDomestic (n=2,187)
All (n=358)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=308)
All (n=72)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=57)
Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Credential Type
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 8.2-10 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Q58: At the time of graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay?
Q59: At the time of graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to pay
back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. These numbers
are the sum of the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-related financial assistance
that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-
related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only graduates who provided responses of $200,000 or
less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results.
$5,000
$10,000
$16,000
$10,000
$10,000
$7,958
$11,394
$20,131
$16,642
$18,478
$5,000
$7,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$6,863
$9,932
$18,483
$13,778
$14,912
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Certificate (n=458) (excluding zero n=395)
Diploma (n=1,005) (excluding zero n=876)
Applied & Bachelor (n=2,187) (excluding zero n=2,008)
Master's Degree (n=308) (excluding zero n=255)
Doctoral Degree (n=57) (excluding zero n=46)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.2-11 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans by All Graduates by Credential Type
Q58: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your family for education-related
financial assistance that you did not need to repay?
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. These numbers
were calculated by adding the amount of money graduates received from their family for education-related financial
assistance that they did not need to repay (Q58) and the amount of money graduates received from their family for
education-related financial assistance that they did need to repay (Q59). Only graduates who provided responses of
$200,000 or less to questions 58 and 59 were included in these results.
$5,000
$10,000
$17,500
$12,000
$10,000
$8,630
$12,792
$22,037
$19,137
$21,492
$5,000
$8,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$7,496
$11,235
$20,263
$16,251
$18,208
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Certificate (n=487) (excluding zero n=423)
Diploma (n=1,084) (excluding zero n=952)
Applied & Bachelor (n=2,261) (excluding zero n=2,079)
Master's Degree (n=385) (excluding zero n=304)
Doctoral Degree (n=72) (excluding zero n=61)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans Received by All Graduates by Credential Type
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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8.3 Amount of Family Assistance and Loans to be Repaid
Figure 8.3-1 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid
Q59: At the time of graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to pay
back to your family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
Graduates who reported receiving family assistance and loans were asked the amount they owed on those loans at the time of graduation. The average amount owed was $2,364 and, when graduate who reported owing $0 were removed from this sample, the average amount was $10,266. The median amount these graduates owed (including those reporting no money owed) was $0 and when those who owed no money on family assistance and loans were excluded the median amount owed was $6,000. Certain demographic groups reported higher averages of family loans owed than some of their peers21. Specifically, when amounts of zero dollars were included, the groups who reported higher averages owed in family loans were:
• International graduates (an average of $8,444 in family assistance and loans was to be repaid, compared to an average of $1,994 that was owed by domestic graduates).
21 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population, the domestic results
were not reported.
80%
6%
9%
3%
2%
81%
6%
9%
2%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Zero
Less than $5,000
$5,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 or more
Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid
Domestic Graduates (n=5,036) All Graduates (n=5,344)
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• Male graduates compared to female graduates (an average of $2,819 in family assistance and loans was to be repaid, compared to an average of $2,088). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who were between 26 and 60 years of age (averages ranging from $2,990 to $3,919 in family assistance and loans were to be repaid, compared to averages ranging from $1,157 to $1,818 that were owed by graduates who were between 21 and 25 years of age).
• Domestic graduates who were between 26 and 50 years of age (averages ranging from $2,475 to $3,895 in family assistance and loans were to be repaid, compared to averages ranging from $1,126 to $1,442 that were owed by graduates who were between 21 and 25 years of age).
• Graduates with one or more dependents (an average of $4,217 in family assistance and loans was to be repaid, compared to an average of $2,096 that was owed by graduates who do not have any dependents). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Domestic graduates from another province or territory in Canada (an average of $2,610 in family assistance and loans was to be repaid, compared to an average of $1,360 that was owed by domestic graduates from rural Alberta).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (an average of $2,811 in family assistance and loans was to be repaid, compared to an average of $1,649 that was owed by graduates of Teaching Universities). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Domestic graduates of Health and Related Fields (an average of $2,864 in family assistance and loans was to be repaid, compared to averages ranging from $949 to $1,627 that were owed by graduates of Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law and Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who received a master’s degree (an average of $4,223 in family assistance and loans was to be repaid, compared to averages ranging from $1,912 to $2,266 that were owed by domestic graduates who received a certificate, diploma, or applied & bachelor’s degree). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
Table of Figures: Section 8.3: Amount of Family Assistance and Loans to be Repaid
Figure 8.3-2 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid ...............................................183
Figure 8.3-3 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Sector .............................................184
Figure 8.3-4 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by
Sector .......................................................................................................................................................185
Figure 8.3-5 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by Sector ....186
Figure 8.3-6 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Field of Study .................................187
Figure 8.3-7 Average Amount Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by Field of
Study ........................................................................................................................................................188
Figure 8.3-8 Average Amount Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by Field of Study
.................................................................................................................................................................189
Figure 8.3-9 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Credential Type ..............................190
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Figure 8.3-10 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by
Credential Type ........................................................................................................................................191
Figure 8.3-11 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by Credential
Type .........................................................................................................................................................192
Figure 8.3-2 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$6,000
$11,675
$-
$2,364
$5,000
$10,266
$-
$1,994
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Median (excluding zero) Domestic (n=978) All (n=1,082)
Average (excluding zero) Domestic (n=978) All (n=1,082)
MedianDomestic (n=5,036) All (n=5,344)
AverageDomestic (n=5,036) All (n=5,344)
Average of the Total Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid
Domestic Graduates All Graduates
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Figure 8.3-3 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Sector
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
88%
88%
78%
81%
82%
82%
77%
78%
76%
77%
81%
82%
4%
4%
8%
9%
6%
6%
10%
11%
8%
8%
4%
5%
4%
4%
6%
7%
9%
9%
9%
9%
11%
11%
8%
8%
4%
4%
5%
3%
2%
1%
3%
2%
3%
3%
3%
3%
2%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
1%
3%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=25)
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=25)
All (n=147)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=132)
All (n=711)
Teaching Universities Domestic (n=690)
All (n=768)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=716)
All (n=970)
Polytechnic Institutions Domestic (n=899)
All (n=2,723)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=2,574)
Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Sector
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 8.3-4 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by Sector
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
$6,964
$8,703
$7,148
$7,836
$13,095
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$1,000
$1,319
$1,577
$1,587
$1,830
$2,320
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Intitutions (n=25)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=132) (excluding zero n=25)
Teaching Universities(n=690) (excluding zero n=125)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=716) (excluding zero n=159)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=899) (excluding zero n=210)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=2,574) (excluding zero n=456)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loansto be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.3-5 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by Sector
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$10,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$10,000
$11,409
$8,949
$7,834
$8,641
$15,186
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$1,000
$2,484
$1,649
$1,816
$2,085
$2,811
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=25)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=147) (excluding zero n=32)
Teaching Universities(n=711) (excluding zero n=131)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=768) (excluding zero n=178)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=970) (excluding zero n=234)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=2,723) (excluding zero n=504)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loansto be Repaid by All Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.3-6 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Field of Study
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family? Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer
than 10 respondents were supressed.
81%
83%
84%
84%
87%
88%
74%
75%
86%
88%
82%
83%
77%
78%
78%
78%
80%
81%
75%
76%
79%
79%
9%
8%
6%
6%
4%
4%
8%
8%
4%
4%
6%
6%
7%
7%
5%
5%
5%
5%
8%
8%
8%
8%
8%
7%
6%
7%
5%
5%
13%
12%
5%
5%
10%
10%
10%
10%
12%
12%
9%
9%
10%
10%
11%
11%
1%
1%
2%
2%
1%
1%
2%
2%
4%
2%
1%
2%
3%
3%
4%
4%
3%
3%
4%
4%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
2%
2%
3%
3%
2%
1%
3%
3%
1%
1%
2%
2%
3%
1%
1%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=243)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Com. Tech. Domestic (n=238)
All (n=736)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=706)
All (n=444)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=427)
All (n=125)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Domestic (n=123)
All (n=142)
Mathematics, Computer and Info. Sci. Domestic (n=117)
All (n=205)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=196)
All (n=1,145)
Health and Related Fields Domestic (n=1,118)
All (n=310)
EducationDomestic (n=306)
All (n=918)
Business, Management and Public Admin. Domestic (n=824)
All (n=845)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Tech Domestic (n=761)
All (n=222)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=212)
Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Field of Study
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 8.3-7 Average Amount Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
$4,500
$5,500
$5,000
$7,000
$7,500
$5,000
$7,000
$7,500
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,648
$10,077
$14,681
$10,855
$10,071
$6,703
$12,911
$9,106
$9,759
$8,671
$7,305
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$949
$1,627
$1,788
$2,736
$1,205
$1,163
$2,864
$1,964
$1,824
$2,062
$1,516
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=238) (excluding zero n=40)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=706) (excluding zero n=114)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=427) (excluding zero n=52)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=123) (excluding zero n=31)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=117) (excluding zero n=14)
Humanities(n=196) (excluding zero n=34)
Health and Related Fields(n=1,118) (excluding zero n=248)
Education(n=306) (excluding zero n=66)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=824) (excluding zero n=154)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=761) (excluding zero n=181)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=212) (excluding zero n=44)
Average Amount Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.3-8 Average Amount Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by Field of Study
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
$5,000
$6,200
$6,000
$7,250
$10,000
$5,000
$7,500
$8,000
$6,000
$6,000
$5,000
$6,709
$12,007
$15,498
$10,828
$14,600
$8,214
$13,369
$9,269
$11,249
$11,914
$7,477
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$1,242
$1,958
$1,990
$2,772
$2,056
$1,482
$3,047
$2,003
$2,279
$2,947
$1,583
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=243) (excluding zero n=45)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=736) (excluding zero n=120)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=444) (excluding zero n=57)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=125) (excluding zero n=32)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=142) (excluding zero n=20)
Humanities(n=205) (excluding zero n=37)
Health and Related Fields(n=1,145) (excluding zero n=261)
Education(n=310) (excluding zero n=67)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=918) (excluding zero n=186)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=845) (excluding zero n=209)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=222) (excluding zero n=47)
Average Amount Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.3-9 Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Credential Type
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
73%
74%
77%
78%
84%
84%
72%
74%
77%
81%
11%
12%
8%
9%
5%
5%
3%
4%
2%
3%
12%
11%
10%
10%
7%
7%
13%
14%
13%
10%
3%
2%
3%
3%
2%
2%
6%
5%
3%
3%
1%
1%
2%
1%
2%
2%
5%
4%
4%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=593)
CertificateDomestic (n=558)
All (n=1,335)
DiplomaDomestic (n=1,235)
All (n=2,890)
Applied & Bachelor Domestic (n=2,797)
All (n=434)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=374)
All (n=92)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=72)
Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Credential Type
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 8.3-10 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$5,000
$5,000
$7,000
$10,000
$10,000
$6,574
$8,504
$11,623
$13,640
$15,250
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$1,696
$1,873
$1,870
$3,574
$2,965
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Certificate(n=558) (excluding zero n=144)
Diploma(n=1,235) (excluding zero n=272)
Applied & Bachelor(n=2,797) (excluding zero n=450)
Master's Degree(n=374) (excluding zero n=98)
Doctoral Degree(n=72) (excluding zero n=14)
Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 8.3-11 Average Amount of Family Assistance or Loans to be Repaid by All Graduates by Credential Type
Q59: At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial assistance did you have to
pay back to your family?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$5,000
$5,000
$7,000
$10,000
$10,000
$7,044
$9,322
$13,758
$15,147
$13,929
$-
$-
$-
$-
$-
$1,912
$2,116
$2,266
$4,223
$3,179
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000
Certificate (n=593) (excluding zero n=161)
Diploma (n=1,335) (excluding zero n=303)
Applied & Bachelor (n=2,890) (excluding zero n=476)
Master's Degree (n=434) (excluding zero n=121)
Doctoral Degree (n=92) (excluding zero n=21)
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9 Non-Government Loans
This section covers the non-government loans from financial institutions (that is, bank loans, credit cards,
credit lines, etc.) that graduates received to pay for their post-secondary education. This analysis includes
the proportion of graduates who received non-government student loans, the distribution of the amounts
received, and the average amount received. It also includes the historic financial section of this report,
which details the trends in the proportion of graduates who received government and non-government
loans and the amounts received.
Table of Contents: Section 9: Non-Government Loans
9.1 Number of Graduates with Non-Government Loans .............................................................194
9.2 Amount of Non-Government Loans ......................................................................................199
9.3 Historic Financing .................................................................................................................211
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9.1 Number of Graduates with Non-Government Loans
Figure 9.1-1 Non-Government Loans
Q54: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Non-
government loans from financial institutions (banks) (that is, bank loans, credit cards, credit lines, etcetera)
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
Nearly a quarter of graduates (23%) received non-government loans over the course of their post-
secondary education. When looking only at domestic students, this number increases to 24%. Certain
demographic groups were more likely to indicate that they received non-government loans than some of
their peers22, specifically:
• Domestic graduates (24% received non-government loans, compared to 14% of international graduates).
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (25% received non-government loans, compared to 21% of males). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who were between 26 and 40 years of age (a range of 29% to 31% received non-government loans, compared to a range of 11% to 18% of graduates younger than 26 or between 51 and 60 years of age). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who were married or living with a partner (26% received non-government loans, compared to 22% of graduates who were single). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from another province or territory in Canada (33% received non-government loans, compared to a range of 21% to 25% of graduates from Lethbridge, Red Deer, Calgary, and Edmonton). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
22 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population the domestic results were not reported.
23%
24%
77%
76%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All Graduates (n=16,450)
Domestic Graduates (n=15,428)
Non-Government Loans
Yes (Received non-government loans)
No (Did not receive non-government loans)
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• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on the reputation of the field (24% received non-government loans, compared to 16% of graduates who chose their program based on their parent’s suggestions). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (24% received non-government loans, compared to 21% who did not participate in work experience related to their field of study). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of BHASE programs (25% received non-government loans, compared to 18% of STEM graduates). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from Teaching Universities and Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (a range of 25% to 27% of each received non-government loans, compared to a range of 20% to 21% of graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges and Polytechnic Institutions). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of Health and Related Technologies (a range of 24% to 28% received non-government loans, compared to a range of 16% to 22% of graduates of Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies and Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who received a master’s degree and an applied & bachelor’s degree (a range of 24% to 27% received non-government loans, compared to a range of 19% of graduates who received certificate). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
Table of Figures: Section 9.1: Number of Graduates with Non-Government Loans
Figure 9.1-2 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Sector .........................196
Figure 9.1-3 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Field of Study .............197
Figure 9.1-4 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Credential Type ..........198
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Figure 9.1-2 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Sector
Q54: The next questions ask about any financial assistance you may have accessed at any point as a post-secondary
student. Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Non-
government loans from financial institutions (banks) (that is, bank loans, credit cards, credit lines, etcetera)
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
17%
22%
27%
21%
20%
25%
17%
22%
27%
22%
21%
26%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=88), All (n=90)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=357), All (n=390)
Teaching UniversitiesDomestic (n=1,925), All (n=1,992)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=3,056), All (n=3,224)
Polytechnic InstitutionsDomestic (n=3,076), All (n=3,306)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=6,926), All (n=7,448)
Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Sector
Domestic All
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Figure 9.1-3 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Field of Study
Q54: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources: ? Non-
government loans from financial institutions (banks) (that is, bank loans, credit cards, credit lines, etcetera)
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
29%
24%
24%
22%
20%
16%
24%
28%
25%
22%
17%
24%
32%
24%
25%
22%
20%
16%
25%
29%
25%
23%
18%
25%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
OtherDomestic (n=38), All (n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies Domestic (n=606), All (n=623)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=2,105), All (n=2,222)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=911), All (n=977)
Personal, Protective and Transportation ServicesDomestic (n=447), All (n=464)
Mathematics, Computer and Information SciencesDomestic (n=345), All (n=443)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=541), All (n=561)
Health and Related FieldsDomestic (n=3,786), All (n=3,891)
EducationDomestic (n=1,077), All (n=1,097)
Business, Management and Public AdministrationDomestic (n=2,872), All (n=3,135)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies
Domestic (n=2,142), All (n=2,403)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=558), All (n=592)
Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Field of Study
Domestic All
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Figure 9.1-4 Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Credential Type
Q54: Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Non-
government loans from financial institutions (banks) (that is, bank loans, credit cards, credit lines, etcetera)
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
19%
22%
24%
27%
26%
19%
23%
25%
29%
30%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
CertificateDomestic (n=2,422), All (2,551)
DiplomaDomestic (n=4,227), All (n=4,520)
Applied & BachelorDomestic (n=7,022), All (n=7,287)
Master' s DegreeDomestic (n=1,501), All (n=1,752)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=256), All (n=340)
Proportion of Graduates Who Received Non-Government Loans by Credential Type
Domestic All
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9.2 Amount of Non-Government Loans
Figure 9.2-1 Amount of Non-Government Loans
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you owe for
government sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
Graduates who reported receiving non-government loans (from banks or other financial institutions) were asked the amount they owed on those loans at the time of graduation. The average amount owed was $15,660 and, when graduate who reported owing $0 were removed from this sample, the average amount was $19,285. The median amount these graduates owed (including those reporting no money owed) was $9,000. Certain demographic groups indicated that they received more in non-government-sponsored loans than some of their peers23. Specifically, when amounts of zero dollars were included, the groups who reported higher averages paid in non-government-sponsored student loans were:
• Graduates who were between 26 and 50 years of age (averages ranging from $17,875 to $19,116 were received in non-government loans, compared to averages ranging from $7,271 to $10,619 that were received by graduates who were between 21 to 25 years of age). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
23 If the results for the domestic population were similar to the results for the total population, the domestic results
were not reported.
19%
14%
32%
15%
19%
19%
14%
32%
15%
20%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Zero
Less than $5,000
$5,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $24,999
$25,000 or more
Amount of Non-Government Loans
Domestic Graduates (n=2,769) All Graduates (n=2,857)
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• Graduates who were married or living with a partner (an average of $17,799 was received in non-government loans, compared to an average of $14,730 that was received by graduates who were single). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from another province or territory in Canada (an average of $19,593 was received in non-government loans, compared to averages ranging from $13,590 to $14,571 that were received by graduates from Edmonton and rural Alberta). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on participation in an event, competition, or program (an average of $25,661 was received in non-government loans, compared to an average of $8,880 that was received by graduates who chose their program based on their parent’s suggestions). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of BHASE programs (an average of $16,281 was received in non-government loans, compared to an average of $12,527 that was received by STEM graduates). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (an average of $20,891 was received in non-government loans, compared to averages ranging from $10,007 to $11,081 that were received by graduates of Polytechnic Institutions, Teaching Universities, and Comprehensive Community Colleges). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates of Health and Related Fields (an average of $23,075 was received in non-government loans, compared to averages ranging from $9,474 to $15,682 that were received by graduates of almost every other field of study). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
• Graduates who received a doctoral degree, master’s degree, or applied & bachelor’s degree (averages ranging from $18,444 to $23,077 were received in non-government loans, compared to averages ranging from $8,093 to $11,543 that were received by graduates who received a diploma or certificate). This pattern of results was similar among domestic graduates.
Table of Figures: Section 9.2: Amount of Non-Government Loans
Figure 9.2-2 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans ........................................................................201
Figure 9.2-3 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Sector ......................................................................202
Figure 9.2-4 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector ...................203
Figure 9.2-5 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Sector ..............................204
Figure 9.2-6 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Field of Study ...........................................................205
Figure 9.2-7 Average Amount Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of Study ............206
Figure 9.2-8 Average Amount Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study ......................207
Figure 9.2-9 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Credential Type .......................................................208
Figure 9.2-10 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Credential Type ..209
Figure 9.2-11 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Credential Type .............210
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Figure 9.2-2 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you owe for
government sponsored student loans or what you owed to relatives.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$10,000
$19,285
$9,000
$15,660
$10,000
$19,342
$9,000
$15,745
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000
Median (excluding zero) Domestic (n=2,254) All (n=2,320)
Average (excluding zero) Domestic (n=2,254) All (n=2,320)
MedianDomestic (n=2,769) All (n=2,857)
AverageDomestic (n=2,769) All (n=2,857)
Average Amount of Non-Government Loans
Domestic Graduates All Graduates
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Figure 9.2-3 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Sector
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you for government
sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
8%
8%
17%
18%
20%
20%
18%
18%
14%
14%
21%
20%
15%
15%
11%
12%
15%
14%
17%
17%
21%
21%
10%
10%
38%
38%
33%
32%
36%
36%
40%
39%
38%
39%
27%
27%
31%
31%
19%
19%
17%
18%
14%
14%
18%
17%
14%
14%
8%
8%
19%
19%
13%
12%
11%
11%
10%
9%
28%
28%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=13)
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions Domestic (n=13)
All (n=63)
Independent Academic Institutions Domestic (n=57)
All (n=400)
Teaching Universities Domestic (n=394)
All (n=495)
Comprehensive Community Colleges Domestic (n=482)
All (n=504)
Polytechnic Institutions Domestic (n=480)
All (n=1,382)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities Domestic (n=1,343)
Amount of Non-Government Loans by Sector
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 9.2-4 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you for government
sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$10,000
$12,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$15,000
$12,217
$15,964
$13,456
$12,228
$12,598
$26,547
$10,000
$10,000
$7,000
$6,750
$7,350
$10,000
$11,277
$13,163
$10,724
$10,046
$10,892
$21,151
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=13) (excluding zero n=12)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=57) (excluding zero n=47)
Teaching Universities(n=394) (excluding zero n=314)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=482) (excluding zero n=396)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=480) (excluding zero n=415)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=1,343) (excluding zero n=1,070)
Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 9.2-5 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Sector
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you for government
sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$10,000
$11,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$15,000
$12,217
$15,737
$13,647
$12,140
$12,839
$26,415
$10,000
$10,000
$7,000
$6,500
$7,750
$10,000
$11,277
$12,989
$10,918
$10,007
$11,081
$20,891
$- $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 $20,000 $25,000 $30,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=13) (excluding zero n=12)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=63) (excluding zero n=52)
Teaching Universities(n=400) (excluding zero n=320)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=495) (excluding zero n=408)
Polytechnic Institutions(n=504) (excluding zero n=435)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=1,382) (excluding zero n=1,093)
Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Sector
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 9.2-6 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Field of Study
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you owe for
government sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer
than 10 respondents were supressed.
21%
21%
20%
20%
34%
34%
12%
13%
23%
23%
25%
25%
14%
14%
16%
16%
18%
19%
20%
18%
25%
25%
18%
18%
13%
14%
13%
13%
22%
22%
14%
17%
17%
16%
12%
12%
12%
12%
12%
13%
19%
20%
15%
16%
38%
38%
31%
31%
25%
25%
32%
33%
28%
26%
31%
32%
30%
30%
39%
40%
38%
37%
31%
33%
28%
28%
11%
11%
16%
16%
13%
14%
23%
22%
18%
19%
19%
20%
16%
16%
14%
13%
14%
14%
16%
16%
15%
15%
12%
12%
20%
20%
14%
14%
11%
10%
18%
15%
8%
8%
27%
27%
19%
19%
18%
18%
14%
13%
16%
17%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=109)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Com. Tech. Domestic (n=109)
All (n=393)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law Domestic (n=385)
All (n=158)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies Domestic (n=149)
All (n=74)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Domestic (n=72)
All (n=57)
Mathematics, Computer and Info. Sci Domestic (n=47)
All (n=93)
HumanitiesDomestic (n=92)
All (n=827)
Health and Related Fields Domestic (n=821)
All (n=190)
EducationDomestic (n=189)
All (n=525)
Business, Management and Public Admin. Domestic (n=499)
All (n=313)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Tech Domestic (n=290)
All (n=110)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Domestic (n=108)
Amount of Non-Government Loans by Field of Study
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 9.2-7 Average Amount Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you owe for
government sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
$8,500
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$13,663
$19,514
$16,619
$11,956
$14,767
$12,748
$27,104
$14,862
$16,055
$14,104
$14,657
$5,000
$10,000
$5,000
$8,000
$8,000
$5,000
$10,000
$9,000
$8,000
$7,000
$7,000
$10,780
$15,662
$11,042
$10,461
$11,311
$9,561
$23,175
$12,503
$13,063
$11,527
$10,993
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=109) (excluding zero n=86)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=385) (excluding zero n=309)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=149) (excluding zero n=99)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=72) (excluding zero n=63)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=47) (excluding zero n=36)
Humanities(n=92) (excluding zero n=69)
Health and Related Fields(n=821) (excluding zero n=702)
Education(n=189) (excluding zero n=159)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=499) (excluding zero n=406)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=290) (excluding zero n=237)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=108) (excluding zero n=81)
Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 9.2-8 Average Amount Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you owe for
government sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
$8,500
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$15,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$13,663
$19,565
$16,787
$12,280
$15,491
$12,587
$26,953
$14,863
$16,029
$14,491
$14,539
$5,000
$10,000
$5,000
$8,450
$8,000
$5,000
$10,000
$9,500
$8,000
$7,000
$6,750
$10,780
$15,682
$11,049
$10,786
$11,958
$9,474
$23,075
$12,516
$13,098
$11,574
$10,838
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=109) (excluding zero n=86)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=393) (excluding zero n=315)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies(n=158) (excluding zero n=104)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services(n=74) (excluding zero n=65)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences(n=57) (excluding zero n=44)
Humanities(n=93) (excluding zero n=70)
Health and Related Fields(n=827) (excluding zero n=708)
Education(n=190) (excluding zero n=160)
Business, Management and Public Administration(n=525) (excluding zero n=429)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies(n=313) (excluding zero n=250)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=110) (excluding zero n=82)
Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Field of Study
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 9.2-9 Amount of Non-Government Loans by Credential Type
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you for government
sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of more than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
16%
16%
17%
17%
21%
21%
17%
16%
20%
20%
24%
24%
16%
16%
12%
12%
7%
7%
5%
5%
43%
42%
36%
37%
29%
29%
29%
29%
25%
22%
11%
11%
18%
18%
14%
14%
16%
16%
26%
29%
6%
6%
12%
12%
23%
24%
32%
32%
25%
24%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All (n=353)
CertificateDomestic (n=340)
All (n=754)
DiplomaDomestic (n=727)
All (n=1,308)
Applied & Bachelor Domestic (n=1,292)
All (n=377)
Master's DegreeDomestic (n=351)
All (n=65)
Doctoral DegreeDomestic (n=59)
Amount of Non-Government Loans by Credential Type
Zero Less than $5,000 $5,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 or more
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Figure 9.2-10 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you for government
sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$7,000
$10,000
$12,000
$15,500
$15,000
$9,571
$13,738
$23,465
$24,474
$28,670
$5,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$15,000
$8,023
$11,413
$18,561
$20,639
$22,839
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Certificate(n=340) (excluding zero n=285)
Diploma(n=727) (excluding zero n=604)
Applied & Bachelor(n=1,292) (excluding zero n=1,022)
Master's Degree(n=351) (excluding zero n=296)
Doctoral Degree(n=59) (excluding zero n=47)
Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of Domestic Graduates by Credential Type
Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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Figure 9.2-11 Average Amount of Non-Government Loans of All Graduates by Credential Type
Q60: At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from
all non-government, financial institutions (banks) sources? This amount does NOT include what you owe for
government sponsored student loans or relatives.
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of more
than $200,000 were excluded from the results.
$7,000
$10,000
$12,000
$15,000
$15,000
$9,618
$13,881
$23,377
$24,221
$28,846
$5,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$15,000
$8,093
$11,543
$18,444
$20,045
$23,077
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Certificate(n=353) (excluding zero n=297)
Diploma(n=754) (excluding zero n=627)
Applied & Bachelor(n=1,308) (excluding zero n=1,032)
Master's Degree(n=377) (excluding zero n=312)
Doctoral Degree(n=65) (excluding zero n=52)
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Average Median Average (excluding zero) Median (excluding zero)
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9.3 Historic Financing
Table of Figures: Section 9.3: Historic Financing
Figure 9.3-1 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Sector ................................212
Figure 9.3-2 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Field of Study .....................213
Figure 9.3-3 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Credential Type .................214
Figure 9.3-4 Median Amount of Government and Non-Government Loans at Graduation ......................215
Figure 9.3-5 Average Amount of Government and Non-Government Loans at Graduation .....................216
This historic financing section compares sources of graduates financing between the current collection year
and the two previous survey periods to identify trends in the sources of financing that graduates accessed.
It looks at the proportions of students who received government and non-government loans over three
survey periods. Historic trends described below include trends for which there was a consistent change that
occurred over the three pertinent years. Historic differences represent significant changes between the
current data and that of the previous year.
As compared to graduates of 2011/2012 and 2013/2014, graduates of 2015/2016 were more likely to
receive either government-sponsored or non-government loans (50% and 51% vs. 55%, chronologically).
Looking at the result for the top response option compared to the previous survey period, it appears that a
larger proportion of 2015/2016 graduates than 2013/2014 graduates reported that they received
government-sponsored loans (47% vs. 43%, respectively).
This pattern of change from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 appears to reflect the change in results of graduates
from 2015/2016 and 2013/2014, respectively, in the following groups:
SECTOR
• Polytechnic Institutions (47% vs. 42%)
• Comprehensive Community Colleges (46% vs. 40%)
• Teaching Universities (53% vs. 47%)
FIELD OF STUDY
• Health and Related Fields (53% vs. 45%)
• Humanities (55% vs. 46%)
• Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (53% vs. 48%)
By Credential Type
• Doctoral Degree (25% vs. 19%)
• Master’s Degree (34% vs 29%)
• Certificate (43% vs. 34%)
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Figure 9.3-1 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Sector
Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Q51.
Government student loans… or Q54. Non-government loans from financial institutions (banks) (that is, bank loans,
credit cards, credit lines, etcetera)…
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
28%
25%
17%
20%
21%
22%
20%
22%
27%
18%
18%
21%
15%
17%
20%
24%
21%
25%
20%
20%
23%
72%
75%
83%
80%
79%
78%
80%
78%
73%
82%
82%
79%
85%
83%
80%
76%
79%
75%
80%
80%
77%
46%
52%
52%
57%
55%
54%
43%
47%
53%
39%
40%
46%
36%
42%
47%
43%
42%
45%
41%
43%
47%
61%
61%
56%
63%
60%
62%
53%
56%
62%
49%
49%
55%
45%
50%
55%
53%
51%
54%
50%
51%
55%
2011/2012
Culture Institutions 2013/2014
Specialized Arts and (n=90) 2015/2016
2011/2012
Institutions 2013/2014
Independent Academic (n=387) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/14
Teaching Universities (n=1,988) 2015/2016
2011/2012
Community Colleges 2013/2014
Comprehensive (n=3,210) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,294) 2015/2016
Universities 2011/2012
Academic and Research 2013/2014
Comprehensive (n=7,436) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Total (n=16,405) 2015/2016
Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Sector
Received Non-Government Loansfrom Financial Institutions
Received Government-SponsoredStudent Loans
Received Either
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Figure 9.3-2 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Field of Study
Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Q51.
Government student loans… or Q54. Non-government loans from financial institutions (banks) (that is, bank loans,
credit cards, credit lines, etcetera)
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
10%
20%
24%
21%
22%
29%
24%
22%
24%
19%
18%
22%
20%
18%
20%
16%
15%
16%
22%
22%
24%
23%
23%
28%
20%
22%
22%
19%
18%
22%
14%
14%
24%
25%
24%
24%
20%
20%
23%
90%80%76%
79%78%71%
76%78%76%
81%82%78%
80%82%80%
84%85%84%
78%78%76%
77%77%72%
80%78%78%
81%82%78%
86%86%76%
75%76%76%
80%80%77%
29%
23%
36%
42%
48%
53%
47%
47%
49%
45%
44%
48%
38%
43%
43%
37%
40%
42%
48%
46%
55%
44%
45%
53%
46%
45%
42%
38%
39%
41%
33%
39%
43%
41%
41%
40%
41%
43%
47%
33%78%
48%
53%
55%
60%
57%
57%
57%
50%
61%
54%
49%
62%
50%
44%
63%
50%
57%
58%
62%
53%
57%
63%
54%
61%
51%
48%
64%
52%
40%
63%
50%
54%
60%
51%
50%
57%
53%
2011/20122013/2014
Other (n=42) 2015/2016
Technology 2011/2012Arts, Communications 2013/2014Visual and Performing (n=622) 2015/2016
2011/2012Sciences and Law 2013/2014Social and Behavioural (n=2,218) 2015/2016
2011/2012Sciences and Technologies 2013/2014Physical and Life (n=977) 2015/2016
2011/2012Transportation Services 2013/2014Personal, Protective and (n=461) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Information Sciences 2013/2014Mathematics, Computer (n=443) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Humanities (n=560) 2015/2016
2011/2012Fields 2013/2014Health and Related (n=3,879) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Education (n=1,093) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Public Administration 2013/2014Business, Management (n=3,126) 2015/2016
Technologies 2011/2012Engineering, and Related 2013/2014Architecture, (n=2,393) 2015/2016
2011/2012Resources and Conservation 2013/2014Agriculture, Natural (n=591) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Total (n=16,405) 2015/2016
Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Field of Study
Received Non-Government Loansfrom Financial Institutions
Received Government-SponsoredStudent Loans
Received Either
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Figure 9.3-3 Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Credential Type
Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources? Q51.
Government student loans… or Q54. Non-government loans from financial institutions (banks) (that is, bank loans,
credit cards, credit lines, etcetera)…
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
14%
14%
19%
18%
20%
22%
24%
21%
24%
24%
22%
27%
17%
22%
26%
20%
20%
23%
86%
86%
81%
82%
80%
78%
76%
79%
76%
76%
78%
73%
83%
78%
74%
80%
80%
77%
31%
34%
43%
43%
46%
49%
46%
49%
51%
35%
29%
34%
34%
19%
25%
41%
43%
47%
40%
42%
51%
52%
55%
58%
56%
57%
58%
48%
40%
46%
40%
32%
39%
50%
51%
55%
2011/2012
2013/2014
Certificate (n=2,537) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Diploma (n=4,509) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,270) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Master's Degree (n=1,749) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Doctoral Degree (n=340) 2015/2016
2011/2012
2013/2014
Total (n=16,405) 2015/2016
Historic Government and Non-Government Loans Received by Cedential Type
Received Non-Government Loansfrom Financial Institutions
Received Government-SponsoredStudent Loans
Received Either
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As compared to graduates of 2013/2014, graduates of 2015/2016 were likely to graduate with slightly more
owed in loans. The median amount falls within the typical range of loans owed by graduating students
observed in previous years when adjusted for inflation. However, the average amount is larger the previous
years’ averages, even when inflation is considered.
Figure 9.3-4 Median Amount of Government and Non-Government Loans at Graduation
Q55. At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education? Q60. At the time of your graduation, approximately what
did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from all non-government, financial institutions (banks)
sources?
Notes: This chart shows the median of the sum of responses of $200,000 or less for both question 55 and 60. If the
repsondent selected “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, “No response”, or a value greater than $200,000 only the
response to the other question was included. Note that these calculations include responses of zero for the amounts
still owing at graduation. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
Inflation was calculated using the Bank of Canada Inflation Calculator. The base year used was the year of reporting
(2018) and the compared year used was the even number year of the graduation period. For example, the 2001/2002
ajusted median was calculated by comparing how much the median was worth in 2002 to 2018. The Inflation
Calculator can be found at https://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/related/inflation-calculator/.
The unadjusted values shown here were taken from previous years' reports. It should be noted however, that there
appeared to be some discrepancies in values between years and that the calculation itself may have varied in different
years. For example, it was difficult to determine whether values of $0 were included in the calculation in every year.
$13,500
$15,000
$13,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
$20,000
$21,000
$14,077
$15,641
$13,556
$12,513
$14,598
$16,684
$20,855
$21,897
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
2001/2002
2003/2004
2005/2006
2007/2008
2009/2010
2011/2012
2013/2014
2015/2016
Median Amount of Government and Non-Government Loans at Graduation
Median (with inflation) Median
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Figure 9.3-5 Average Amount of Government and Non-Government Loans at Graduation
Q55. At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all government student loans
accumulated during your entire post-secondary education? Q60. At the time of your graduation, approximately what
did you owe as a result of education-related borrowing from all non-government, financial institutions (banks)
sources?
Notes: This chart shows the average of the sum of responses of $200,000 or less for both question 55 and 60. If the
repsondent selected “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, “No response”, or a value greater than $200,000 only the
response to the other question was included. Note that these calculations include responses of zero for the amounts
still owing at graduation. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
Inflation was calculated using the Bank of Canada Inflation Calculator. The base year used was the year of reporting
(2018) and the compared year used was the even number year of the graduation period. For example the 2001/2002
ajusted median was calculated by comparing how much the median was worth in 2002 to 2018.. The Inflation
Calculator can be found at https://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/related/inflation-calculator/ .
The unadjusted values shown here were taken from previous years' reports. It should be noted however, that there
appeared to be some discrepancies in values between years and that the calculation itself may have varied in different
years. For example, it was difficult to determine whether values of $0 were included in the calculation in every year.
$17,076
$18,908
$17,493
$18,830
$20,131
$22,200
$25,319
$29,000
$22,712
$25,247
$21,380
$21,860
$23,150
$24,460
$27,031
$30,239
$- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
2001/2002
2003/2004
2005/2006
2007/2008
2009/2010
2011/2012
2013/2014
2015/2016
Average Amount of Government and Non-Government Loansat Graduation
Mean (with inflation) Mean
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10 Transitions
This section covers transitions graduates underwent before and after they completed their post-secondary
program. This includes their previous post-secondary experience, any transfer credits graduates received,
current and historic enrolment after program completion, and relocation after graduation.
Table of Contents: Section 10: Transitions
10.1 Transfer Credits ....................................................................................................................218
10.2 Continuing Post-Secondary Education...................................................................................223
10.3 Relocation since Graduation .................................................................................................236
10.4 Historic Transitions ...............................................................................................................243
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10.1 Transfer Credits
Figure 10.1-1 Graduates with Prior Post-Secondary Experience
Q20. Did you complete any post-secondary courses, not including adult upgrading, prior to enrolling in the
___(program name)___ program at ___(provider name )___ ?
Q21. In completing requirements for the ___(program name)___ program, did you receive transfer credit or advanced
standing for courses taken at any other institution?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Nearly half of graduates (47%) completed some form of post-secondary education prior to enrollment in
the surveyed program. Of the graduates with previous post-secondary experience, 43% received transfer
credits towards the program that they were surveyed about. Among those who had taken previous post-
secondary education, certain demographic groups indicated that they received transfer credits at a higher
rate than their peers, specifically:
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (45% received transfer credits, compared to 41%).
• Graduates who were between 23 and 25 years of age (53% received transfer credits, compared to a range of 28% to 39% of graduates between 31 and 60 years of age or between 21 and 22 years of age).
• Graduates who were single (47% received transfer credits, compared to 38% of graduates who were married or living with a partner).
• Graduates without dependents (45% received transfer credits, compared to 39% of graduates with one or more dependents).
• Graduates from Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Medicine Hat (a range of 56% to 64% received transfer credits, compared to a range of 32% to 40% of graduates from Calgary, and outside of Canada).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (45% received transfer credits, compared to 38% of STEM graduates).
43%
47%
57%
53%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Received Transfer Credits (n=7,401)
Prior Post-Secondary Education (n=16,513)
Graduates with Prior Post-Secondary Experience
Yes No
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• Graduates from Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions, Teaching Universities, Independent Academic Institutions, and Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (a range of 51% to 71% received transfer credits, compared to 23% of graduates from Polytechnic Institutions).
• Graduates of Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (a range of 56% to 69% received transfer credits, compared to a range of 26% to 33% of graduates of Personal, Protective and Transportation Services; Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences; and Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies).
• Graduates who received an applied & bachelor’s degree (67% received transfer credits, compared to a range of 15% to 23% who received a certificate, master’s degree, or doctoral degree).
Table of Figures: Section 10.1: Transfer Credits
Figure 10.1-2 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Sector .............................................................................219
Figure 10.1-3 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Field of Study ..................................................................220
Figure 10.1-4 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Credential Type ..............................................................221
Figure 10.1-5 Satisfaction with Transfer Credits .......................................................................................221
Figure 10.1-2 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Sector
Q21. In completing requirements for yourthe ___(program name)___ program, did you receive transfer credit or
advanced standing for courses taken at any other institution?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
71%
52%
57%
34%
23%
51%
29%
48%
43%
66%
77%
49%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=28)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=168)
Teaching Universities (n=894)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=1,259)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=1,447)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=3,605)
Recipients of Transfer Credits by Sector
Yes (Received transfer credits) No (Did not receive transfer credits)
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Figure 10.1-3 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Field of Study
Q21. In completing requirements for the ___(program name)___ program, did you receive transfer credit or advanced
standing for courses taken at any other institution?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
27%
56%
51%
53%
33%
28%
69%
36%
43%
54%
26%
50%
73%
44%
49%
47%
67%
72%
31%
64%
57%
46%
74%
50%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=33)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=233)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=966)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=272)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=172)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=216)
Humanities (n=235)
Health and Related Fields (n=1,988)
Education (n=649)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=1,528)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=881)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=228)
Recipients of Transfer Credits by Field of Study
Yes (Received transfer credits) No (Did not receive transfer credits)
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Figure 10.1-4 Recipients of Transfer Credits by Credential Type
Q21. In completing requirements for the ___(program name)___ program, did you receive transfer credit or advanced
standing for courses taken at any other institution?Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not
Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
Figure 10.1-5 Satisfaction with Transfer Credits
Q22. How satisfied were you with the transfer credit you received?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
In total, 86% of graduates who received transfer credits indicated that they were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very
satisfied’ with the transfer credits they received. Certain demographic groups indicated that they were
‘very satisfied’ with the transfer credits they received at a higher rate than their peers, specifically:
23%
35%
67%
15%
15%
77%
65%
33%
85%
85%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=1,023)
Diploma(n=1,930)
Applied & Bachelor (n=3,155)
Master's Degree (n=1,040)
Doctoral Degree (n=253)
Recipients of Transfer Credits by Credential Type
Yes (Received transfer credits) No (Did not receive transfer credits)
4%10% 45% 41%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Satifaction with Credit Transfer (n=3,166)
Satisfaction with Transfer Credits
Very dissatisfied Dissatisfied Satisfied Very Satisfied
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• Domestic graduates (41% selected very satisfied, compared to 33% of international graduates).
• Graduates who were between 31 and 40 years of age (45% selected very satisfied, compared to 37% of graduates between 26 and 30 years of age).
• Graduates with one or more dependents (45% selected very satisfied, compared to 40% of graduates without dependents).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges, Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, and Polytechnic Institutions (a range of 39% to 43% selected very satisfied, compared to 5% of graduates from Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions).
• Graduates of Business, Management and Public Administration (45% selected very satisfied, compared to 37% Health and Related Fields).
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10.2 Continuing Post-Secondary Education
Figure 10.2-1 Current Enrollment
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100%due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
About a quarter of graduates (26%) were currently enrolled as a student. Of the graduates currently
enrolled as a student, about three quarters (76%) were enrolled in Alberta. Certain demographic groups
indicated more often that they were enrolled as a student, specifically:
• Graduates who were younger than 23 years of age (a range of 38% to 46% were currently enrolled, compared to a range of 13% to 18% of graduates older than 30 years of age).
• Graduates who were single (29% were currently enrolled, compared to 17% of graduates who were married or living with a partner).
• Graduates without dependents (28% were currently enrolled, compared to 18% of graduates with one or more dependents).
• Graduates who self-identified as a person with a disability (31% were currently enrolled, compared to 26% of graduates who did not self-identify as a person with a disability).
• Domestic graduates (27% were currently enrolled, compared to 15% of international graduates).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on their parent’s suggestions, participation in an event, competition or program, information provided by their teacher, or the reputation of the field, (a range of 25% to 32% were currently enrolled, compared to 19% of graduates who chose their program based on potential income).
• Graduates of STEM programs (34% were currently enrolled, compared to 24% of BHASE graduates).
• Graduates from Independent Academic Institutions (32% were currently enrolled, compared to a range of 15% to 24% of graduates of Polytechnic Institutions or Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions).
26% 74%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Current Enrollment (n=16,590)
Current Enrollment as a Student
Yes (Enrolled) No (Not enrolled)
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• Graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies and Humanities (a range of 48% to 54% were currently enrolled, compared to 10% of graduates of Education).
• Graduates who received an applied & bachelor’s degree (30% were currently enrolled, compared to 5% who received a doctoral degree).
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Figure 10.2-3 Current Enrollment by Sector .............................................................................................225
Figure 10.2-4 Current Enrollment by Field of Study ..................................................................................226
Figure 10.2-5 Current Enrollment by Credential Type...............................................................................227
Figure 10.2-6 Full-Time or Part-Time Enrollment ......................................................................................227
Figure 10.2-7 Full-Time or Part-Time by Sector ........................................................................................229
Figure 10.2-8 Full-Time or Part-Time by Field of Study .............................................................................230
Figure 10.2-9 Full-Time or Part-Time by Credential Type..........................................................................231
Figure 10.2-10 Credential Type of Current Enrollment .............................................................................232
Figure 10.2-11 Credential of Current Enrollment by Sector ......................................................................233
Figure 10.2-12 Credential of Current Enrollment by Field of Study ...........................................................234
Figure 10.2-13 Credential of Current Enrollment by Credential Type .......................................................235
Figure 10.2-2 Location of Current Enrollment
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
76% 24%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Current Enrollment by Location (n=4,316)
Location of Current Enrollment
Yes, in Alberta Yes, outside Alberta
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Figure 10.2-3 Current Enrollment by Sector
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
15%
32%
25%
26%
24%
27%
85%
68%
75%
74%
76%
73%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=89)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=396)
Teaching Universities (n=2,008)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,250)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,350)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,497)
Current Enrollment by Sector
Yes (Enrolled) No (Not enrolled)
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Figure 10.2-4 Current Enrollment by Field of Study
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
14%
25%
30%
54%
23%
19%
48%
21%
10%
27%
22%
28%
86%
75%
70%
46%
77%
81%
52%
79%
90%
73%
78%
72%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=630)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,239)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=988)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=470)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=447)
Humanities (n=566)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,923)
Education (n=1,104)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,165)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,423)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=593)
Current Enrollment by Field of Study
Yes (Enrolled) No (Not enrolled)
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Figure 10.2-5 Current Enrollment by Credential Type
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Figure 10.2-6 Full-Time or Part-Time Enrollment
Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Of the graduates currently enrolled as a student, about three quarters (73%) were enrolled in full-time
studies. Certain demographic groups were more likely to indicate that they were currently enrolled as a full-
time student, specifically:
24%
27%
30%
16%
5%
76%
73%
70%
84%
95%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,580)
Diploma(n=4,569)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,343)
Master's Degree (n=1,759)
Doctoral Degree (n=339)
Current Enrollment by Credential Type
Yes (Enrolled) No (Not enrolled)
73% 27%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Current Enrollment (n=4,201)
Full-Time or Part-Time Enrollment
Full-Time Part-Time
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• Male graduates compared to female graduates (77% enrolled full-time, compared to 71%).
• Graduates who were younger than 26 years of age (a range of 77% to 82% enrolled full-time, compared to a range of 35% to 54% of graduates between 31 and 60 years of age).
• Graduates who were single (78% enrolled full-time, compared to a range of 50% to 52% of graduates who were married or living with a partner or divorced, separated, or widowed).
• Graduates without dependents (76% enrolled full-time, compared to 53% of graduates with one or more dependents).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (79% enrolled full-time, compared to 73% of graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person).
• Graduates from rural Alberta, Calgary, and Edmonton (a range of 73% to 75% enrolled full-time, compared to 64% of graduates from another province or territory in Canada).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on information provided by their teacher (85% enrolled full-time, compared to 69% of graduates who chose their program based on potential income).
• Graduates of STEM programs (85%compared to 68% of BHASE graduates).
• Graduates from Independent Academic Institutions and Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (a range of 78% to 84% enrolled full-time, compared to a range of 66% to 71% of graduates from Polytechnic Institutions, Comprehensive Community Colleges, and Teaching Universities).
• Graduates of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies; Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation; and Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (a range of 83% to 91% enrolled full-time, compared to a range of 57% to 62% of Health and Related Fields; Business, Management and Public Administration; and Education).
• Graduates who received an applied & bachelor’s degree or a certificate (77% enrolled full-time, compared to a range of 65% to 71% who received a diploma, master’s degree, or certificate).
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Figure 10.2-7 Full-Time or Part-Time by Sector
Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
100%
84%
66%
67%
71%
78%
16%
34%
33%
29%
23%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=13)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=123)
Teaching Universities (n=501)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=822)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=780)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=1,962)
Full-Time or Part-Time by Sector
Full-Time Part-Time
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Figure 10.2-8 Full-Time or Part-Time by Field of Study
Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
85%
77%
91%
73%
83%
81%
62%
57%
62%
75%
84%
15%
23%
9%
27%
18%
19%
38%
43%
38%
25%
16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=151)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=649)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=528)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=102)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=80)
Humanities (n=265)
Health and Related Fields (n=792)
Education (n=108)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=825)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=530)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=165)
Full-Time or Part-Time by Field of Study
Full-Time Part-Time
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Figure 10.2-9 Full-Time or Part-Time by Credential Type
Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
65%
71%
77%
66%
65%
35%
29%
23%
34%
35%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=598)
Diploma(n=1,195)
Applied & Bachelor (n=2,115)
Master's Degree (n=276)
Doctoral Degree (n=17)
Full-Time or Part-Time by Credential Type
Full-Time Part-Time
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Figure 10.2-10 Credential Type of Current Enrollment
Q25. Will these studies lead to a…?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Of the graduates currently enrolled as a student, two out of five were enrolled in a graduate degree and
one out of five were working towards an undergraduate degree. Certain demographic groups were more
likely to indicate that they were currently enrolled as a graduate student, specifically:
• Graduates who were between 23 and 60 years of age (a range of 37% to 58% enrolled in a graduate degree, compared to 11% of graduates between 21 and 22 years of age).
• Graduates with one or more dependents with one or more (54% enrolled in a graduate degree, compared to 39% of graduates with one or more)
4%
1%
1%
5%
6%
7%
16%
20%
40%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Other
Applied Degree
Extension Certificate
Diploma
Professional designation (For example, CMA –Certified Management Accounting designation)
Certificate
Professional School (For example, Law, Dentistry, Medicine)
Undergraduate Degree
Graduate Degree
Credential Type of Current Enrollment(n=1,002)
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• International graduates (75% enrolled in a graduate degree, compared to 39% of domestic graduates).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, Teaching Universities, and Independent Academic Institutions (a range of 44% to 50% enrolled in a graduate degree, compared to a range of 11% to 12% of graduates of Polytechnic Institutions and Comprehensive Community Colleges).
• Graduates of Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies; Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law; and Humanities (a range of 60% to 76% enrolled in a graduate degree, compared to a range of 23% to 32% of graduates of Business, Management and Public Administration; Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies; and Health and Related Fields).
• Graduates who received an applied & bachelor’s degree or master’s degree (a range of 50% to 59% enrolled in a graduate degree compared to a range of 7% to 12% who received a certificate or diploma).
Figure 10.2-11 Credential of Current Enrollment by Sector
Sector Graduate Degree
Undergraduate Degree
Professional School
Certificate Professional designation
Diploma Extension Certificate
Applied Degree
Other
Comprehensive Academic and
Research Universities
(n=619)
50% 6% 22% 5% 7% 4% 0% 0% 5%
Polytechnic Institutions
(n=163)
12% 64% 2% 7% 4% 7% 1% 1% 1%
Comprehensive Community
Colleges (n=97)
11% 50% 0% 18% 1% 13% 0% 3% 4%
Teaching Universities
(n=93)
49% 15% 17% 8% 5% 3% 1% 0% 1%
Independent Academic
Institutions (n=25)
44% 4% 16% 8% 8% 16% 4% 0% 0%
Q25. Will these studies lead to a…?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
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Figure 10.2-12 Credential of Current Enrollment by Field of Study
Field of Study Graduate Degree
Undergraduate Degree
Professional School
Certificate Professional designation
Diploma Extension Certificate
Applied Degree
Other
Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Conservation
(n=40)
35% 33% 10% 3% 8% 0% 0% 7% 5%
Architecture, Engineering, and Related
Technologies (n=150)
29% 51% 3% 7% 3% 4% 0% 1% 2%
Business, Management
and Public Administration
(n=126)
32% 29% 10% 8% 14% 5% 2% 0% 1%
Education (n=26)
50% 0% 8% 19% 4% 8% 0% 0% 12%
Health and Related Fields
(n=211)
23% 16% 20% 12% 12% 5% 0% 0% 10%
Humanities (n=73)
53% 5% 16% 7% 4% 8% 1% 0% 4%
Mathematics, Computer and
Information Sciences (n=21)
76% 14% 5% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=11)
27% 27% 9% 9% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9%
Physical and Life Sciences
and Technologies
(n=136)
43% 9% 37% 3% 1% 5% 1% 0% 1%
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=162)
60% 10% 17% 2% 2% 6% 1% 0% 1%
Visual and Performing
Arts, and Communications Technologies
(n=43)
65% 9% 2% 7% 0% 9% 0% 2% 5%
Q25. Will these studies lead to a…?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
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Figure 10.2-13 Credential of Current Enrollment by Credential Type
Credential Type Graduate Degree
Undergraduate Degree
Professional School
Certificate Professional designation
Diploma Extension Certificate
Applied Degree
Other
Master’s Degree (n=104)
59% 3% 9% 12% 5% 6% 1% 0% 7%
Applied & Bachelor (n=620)
50% 6% 23% 5% 8% 4% 0% 0% 4%
Diploma (n=196)
12% 72% 1% 5% 2% 3% 1% 2% 2%
Certificate (n=75)
7% 32% 4% 25% 3% 25% 0% 1% 3%
Q25. Will these studies lead to a…?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
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10.3 Relocation since Graduation
Figure 10.3-1 Relocation since Graduation
Q63. Have you permanently relocated to a different city or town since the time of your graduation from ___(provider
name)___?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
More than a quarter of graduates (28%) relocated after graduation. Certain demographic groups were
more likely to indicate they relocated since graduation, specifically:
• Male graduates compared to female graduates (29% compared to 27%).
• Graduates who were younger than 31 years of age (a range of 29% to 32% relocated since graduation, compared to a range of 13% to 15% of graduates between 41 and 60 years of age).
• Graduates who were single (31% relocated since graduation, compared to a range of 18% to 21% of graduates who were married or living with a partner or divorced, separated, or widowed).
• Graduates without dependents (31% relocated since graduation, compared to 18% of graduates with one or more dependents).
• Graduates who self-identified as an Aboriginal person (31% relocated since graduation compared to 28% of graduates who did not self-identify as an Aboriginal person).
• Graduates from somewhere other than Calgary or Edmonton (a range of 29% to 43% relocated since graduation, compared to a range of 18% to 19% of graduates from Calgary and Edmonton).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on participation in an event, competition or program and the reputation of the field (a range of 33% to 34% relocated since graduation, compared to 25% of graduates who chose their program based on potential income).
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (29% relocated since graduation, compared to 26% who did not).
• Graduates of STEM programs (31% relocated since graduation, compared to 27% of BHASE graduates).
28% 72%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Current Relocation (n=16,447)
Relocation Since Graduation
Yes (Had relocated) No (Hadn't relocated)
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• Graduates from Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions, Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, Independent Academic Institutions, and Comprehensive Community Colleges (a range of 29% to 39% relocated since graduation, compared to a range of 20% to 21% of graduates from Polytechnic Institutions and Teaching Universities).
• Graduates of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation and Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (a range of 34% to 43% relocated since graduation, compared to a range of 21% to 26% of Education and Business, Management and Public Administration).
• Graduates who received a doctoral degree (49% compared to 22% who received a certificate).
Of the graduates who relocated, 37% relocated to urban Alberta, 37% to another province or territory in
Canada, 18% to rural Alberta, and 9% outside of Canada. Approximately two out of five (39%), of graduates
who relocated to an urban Alberta relocated to Calgary and 35% relocated to Edmonton.
Table of Figures: Section 10.3: Relocation since Graduation
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Figure 10.3-3 Area of Relocation by Sector...............................................................................................239
Figure 10.3-4 Relocation since Graduation by Field of Study ....................................................................240
Figure 10.3-5 Area of Relocation by Field of Study ...................................................................................241
Figure 10.3-6 Relocation since Graduation by Credential Type ................................................................242
Figure 10.3-7 Area of Relocation by Credential Type ................................................................................242
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Figure 10.3-2 Relocation since Graduation by Sector
Q63. Have you permanently relocated to a different city or town since the time of your graduation from ___(provider
name)___?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
39%
30%
20%
29%
21%
33%
61%
70%
80%
71%
79%
67%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=88)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=392)
Teaching Universities (n=2,000)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,230)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,333)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,404)
Relocation since Graduation by Sector
Yes (Had relocated) No (Hadn't relocated)
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Figure 10.3-3 Area of Relocation by Sector
Q64. Which city or town did you relocate to?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
26%
29%
35%
39%
36%
38%
9%
16%
20%
30%
21%
12%
47%
42%
39%
31%
39%
37%
18%
13%
6%
1%
3%
13%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=34)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=111)
Teaching Universities (n=400)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=903)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=677)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=2,374)
Area of Relocation by Sector
Urban Alberta Rural Alberta Elsewhere In Canada Outside Canada
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Figure 10.3-4 Relocation since Graduation by Field of Study
Q63. Have you permanently relocated to a different city or town since the time of your graduation from ___(provider
name)___?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
37%
34%
27%
32%
30%
30%
29%
30%
26%
21%
28%
43%
63%
66%
73%
68%
70%
70%
71%
70%
74%
79%
72%
57%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=41)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=617)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,216)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=966)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=464)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=443)
Humanities (n=555)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,907)
Education (n=1,100)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,147)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,404)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=587)
Relocation since Graduation by Field of Study
Yes (Had relocated) No (Hadn't relocated)
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Figure 10.3-5 Area of Relocation by Field of Study
Q64. Which city or town did you relocate to?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
7%
40%
37%
37%
44%
33%
29%
39%
36%
38%
39%
27%
10%
13%
8%
26%
12%
8%
22%
29%
18%
14%
28%
73%
41%
42%
30%
29%
40%
44%
35%
23%
37%
38%
40%
20%
9%
9%
24%
1%
16%
18%
4%
11%
7%
9%
6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=15)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=207)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=596)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=309)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=136)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=129)
Humanities (n=153)
Health and Related Fields (n=1,119)
Education (n=275)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=654)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=658)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=248)
Area of Relocation by Field of Study
Urban Alberta Rural Alberta Elsewhere In Canada Outside Canada
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Figure 10.3-6 Relocation since Graduation by Credential Type
Q63. Have you permanently relocated to a different city or town since the time of your graduation from ___(provider
name)___?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Figure 10.3-7 Area of Relocation by Credential Type
Q64. Which city or town did you relocate to?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
22%
26%
30%
30%
49%
78%
74%
70%
70%
51%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,575)
Diploma(n=4,534)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,261)
Masters Degree (n=1,742)
Doctoral Degree (n=335)
Relocation since Graduation by Credential Type
Yes (Had relocated) No (Hadn't relocated)
39%
38%
40%
29%
14%
29%
25%
15%
8%
3%
30%
35%
35%
49%
47%
2%
2%
10%
15%
36%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=527)
Diploma(n=1,142)
Applied & Bachelor (n=2,165)
Masters Degree (n=506)
Doctoral Degree (n=159)
Area of Relocation by Credential Type
Urban Alberta Rural Alberta Elsewhere In Canada Outside Canada
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10.4 Historic Transitions
Table of Figures: Section 10.4: Historic Transitions
Figure 10.4-1 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Sector ...................................244
Figure 10.4-2 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Field of Study .......................245
Figure 10.4-3 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Credential Type ....................246
As compared to graduates of 2013/2014 and 2011/2012, graduates of 2015/2016 were slightly more likely
to indicate that they were enrolled as a student (23% and 22% vs. 26%, chronologically). This pattern of
change appears to reflect the change of 5% or more in results of graduates from 2015/2016 and
2013/2014, respectively, in the following groups:
SECTOR
• Polytechnic Institutions (24% vs. 19%)
• Comprehensive Community Colleges (26% vs. 20%)
• Independent Academic Institutions (32% vs. 27%)
FIELD OF STUDY
• Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (28% vs. 19%)
• Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (22% vs. 15%)
• Humanities (48% vs. 39%)
• Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (19 % vs. 13%)
• Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (23% vs. 16%)
• Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (54% vs. 43%)
CREDENTIAL TYPE
• Diploma (27% vs. 21%)
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Figure 10.4-1 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Sector
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
26%
34%
28%
21%
21%
24%
23%
20%
27%
22%
20%
19%
24%
22%
15%
32%
25%
26%
24%
27%
26%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=89)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=396)
Teaching Universities (n=2,008)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=3,250)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,350)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=7,497)
Total(n=16,590)
Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Sector
2015/2016 2013/2014 2011/2012
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Figure 10.4-2 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Field of Study
Q64. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
24%
26%
26%
46%
18%
13%
42%
21%
12%
29%
15%
24%
23%
28%
35%
26%
43%
16%
13%
39%
21%
10%
23%
15%
19%
22%
14%
25%
30%
54%
23%
19%
48%
21%
10%
27%
22%
28%
26%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=42)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=630)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=2,239)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=988)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=470)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=447)
Humanities (n=566)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,923)
Education (n=1,104)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=3,165)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=2,423)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=593)
Total(n=16,590)
Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Field of Study
2015/2016 2013/2014 2011/2012
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Figure 10.4-3 Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Credential Type
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
20%
24%
27%
17%
5%
23%
20%
21%
26%
16%
5%
22%
24%
27%
30%
16%
5%
26%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,580)
Diploma(n=4,569)
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,343)
Masters Degree (n=1,759)
Doctoral Degree (n=339)
Total(n=16,590)
Historic Enrollment in Further Post-Secondary Education by Credential Type
2015/2016 2013/2014 2011/2012
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11 Outcomes
This section covers the outcomes that graduates experienced after they completed their post-secondary
program. It includes employment rate and labour force status, average incomes, how related their program
was to their current position, and historic outcomes.
Table of Contents: Section 11: Outcomes
11.1 Employment .........................................................................................................................248
11.2 Income .................................................................................................................................273
11.3 Relatedness of Education and Current Employment..............................................................280
11.4 Historic Outcomes ................................................................................................................286
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11.1 Employment
Figure 11.1-1 Employment Rate of Graduates in the Workforce
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Full-time students and graduates who indicated that they were unsure of their student
status were excluded from this calculation of results. Based on their open-ended response to question 34, some
respondents were also determined to be employed and were included as such in the calculation of employment
results.
Most graduates (93%) in the workforce were currently employed. Certain demographic groups reported a
higher employment rate than others, specifically:
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (94% employment rate compared to 92%).
• Graduates who were married or living with a partner (94% employment rate compared to a range of 90% to 93% of graduates who were single, divorced, separated, or widowed).
• Graduates without dependents (94% employment rate compared to 93% of graduates with one or more dependents).
• Graduates who did not self-identify as a person with a disability (93% employment rate compared to 89% of graduates who self-identified as a person with a disability).
• Graduates from Lethbridge and graduates from another province or territory in Canada (96% employment rate compared to 87% of graduates from Fort McMurray).
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (95% employment rate compared to 91% who did not)
• Graduates of BHASE programs (94% employment rate compared to 91% of STEM graduates).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (95% employment rate compared to 91% of graduates from Polytechnic Institutions).
• Graduates of Education (98% employment rate compared to a range of 89% to 93% of Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law; Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies;
93% 7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Current Employment (n=12,968)
Employment Rate of Graduates in the Workforce
Employed Unemployed (Looking for Work)
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Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences; Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation; Personal, Protective and Transportation Services; Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies; Humanities; and Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies).
• Graduates who received a master’s degree (96% employment rate compared to a range of 91% to 92% who received a diploma or certificate).
Table of Figures: Section 11.1: Employment
Figure 11.1-2 Employment Rate by Sector................................................................................................250
Figure 11.1-3 Employment Rate by Field of Study ....................................................................................251
Figure 11.1-4 Employment Rate by BHASE vs. STEM Fields ......................................................................252
Figure 11.1-5 Employment Rate by Credential Type .................................................................................253
Figure 11.1-6 Graduate Labour Force Status Distribution .........................................................................253
Figure 11.1-7 Labour Force Status by BHASE vs. STEM Fields ...................................................................254
Figure 11.1-8 Labour Force Status by Age .................................................................................................255
Figure 11.1-9 Time to Full-time Employment ...........................................................................................256
Figure 11.1-10 Time to Full-time Employment by Sector ..........................................................................257
Figure 11.1-11 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Sector ............................................................258
Figure 11.1-12 Time to Full-time Employment by Field of Study ..............................................................259
Figure 11.1-13 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Field of Study ................................................260
Figure 11.1-14 Time to Full-time Employment by BHASE vs. STEM Fields ................................................261
Figure 11.1-15 Average Time to Full-time Employment by BHASE vs. STEM Fields ..................................261
Figure 11.1-16 Time to Full-time Employment by Credential Type ...........................................................262
Figure 11.1-17 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Credential Type .............................................263
Figure 11.1-18 Challenges to Finding Employment ...................................................................................264
Figure 11.1-19 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Sector ........................................................265
Figure 11.1-20 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Field of Study ............................................266
Figure 11.1-21 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by BHASE vs. STEM Fields ..............................267
Figure 11.1-22 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Credential Type .........................................267
Figure 11.1-23 Main Reason for Not Looking for a Job .............................................................................268
Figure 11.1-24 Main Reason for Looking for a Job ....................................................................................269
Figure 11.1-25 Rate of Self-Employed Graduates in the Workforce .........................................................270
Figure 11.1-26 Length of Current Employment .........................................................................................271
Figure 11.1-27 Type of Employment .........................................................................................................272
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Figure 11.1-2 Employment Rate by Sector
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Full-time students and graduates who did not indicate their student status were
excluded from this calculation of results. Based on their open-ended response to question 34, some respondents were
also determined to be employed and were included as such in the calculation of employment results.
90%
95%
93%
92%
91%
95%
10%
5%
7%
8%
9%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=72)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=284)
Teaching Universities (n=1,611)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=2,558)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=2,682)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=5,761)
Employment Rate by Sector
Employed Unemployed (Looking for Work)
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Figure 11.1-3 Employment Rate by Field of Study
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Full-time students and graduates who did not indicate their student status were
excluded from this calculation of results. Based on their open-ended response to question 34, some respondents were
also determined to be employed and were included as such in the calculation of employment results.
97%
93%
93%
89%
91%
93%
90%
95%
98%
93%
90%
93%
3%
7%
7%
11%
9%
7%
10%
5%
2%
7%
10%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=38)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=478)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=1,667)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=477)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=374)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=366)
Humanities (n=326)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,285)
Education (n=1,016)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=2,543)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=1,966)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=432)
Employment Rate by Field of Study
Employed Unemployed (Looking for Work)
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Figure 11.1-4 Employment Rate by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Full-time students and graduates who did not indicate their student status were
excluded from this calculation of results. Based on their open-ended response to question 34, some respondents were
also determined to be employed and were included as such in the calculation of employment results.
91%
94%
9%
6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
STEM(n=2,451)
BHASE(n=10,517)
Employment Rate by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
Employed Unemployed (Looking for Work)
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Figure 11.1-5 Employment Rate by Credential Type
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Full-time students and graduates did not indicate their student status were excluded
from this calculation of results. Based on their open-ended response to question 34, some respondents were also
determined to be employed and were included as such in the calculation of employment results.
Figure 11.1-6 Graduate Labour Force Status Distribution
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Based on their open-ended response to question 34, some respondents were also
determined to be employed and were included as such in the calculation of employment results.
91%
92%
94%
96%
94%
9%
8%
6%
4%
6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,058)
Diploma(n=3,564)
Applied & Bachelor (n=5,483)
Master's Degree (n=1,539)
Doctoral Degree (n=324)
Employment Rate by Credential Type
Employed Unemployed (Looking for Work)
74% 5%2% 19%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Labour Force Status (n=16,310)
Graduate Labour Force Status Distribution
Employed Unemployed (Looking for Work) Not in the Labour Force Full-time Student
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Figure 11.1-7 Labour Force Status by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Based on their open-ended response to question 34, some respondents were also
determined to be employed and were included as such in the calculation of employment results.
Although there are no significant differences in the rates of employment between different age groups (a
range of 93% to 96%) there were some differences in labour force status. Unlike employment rate which
only includes graduates who are employed or unemployed and looking for work, labour force status also
includes those who are unemployed and not looking for work, such as retirees, stay-at-home parents, those
experiencing health issues, and full-time students. The results of labour force status by age show that
graduates between 31 and 60 years of age were employed more often (a range of 82% to 87%) compared
to graduates younger than 26 or older than 60 years of age (a range of 62% to 67%). A quarter (25%) of
graduates older than 60 years of age were not in the labour force, compared to 1% to 2% of graduates
younger than 61 years of age. Graduates under the age of 26 were more likely to be full-time students than
graduates over the age of 25 (a range of 27% to 34% compared to a range of 5% to 14%).
63%
77%
7%
5%
1%
2%
29%
16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
STEM(n=3,510)
BHASE(n=12,800)
Graduate Labour Force Status Distribution by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
Employed Unemployed (Looking for Work) Not in the Labour Force Full-time Student
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Figure 11.1-8 Labour Force Status by Age
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Based on their open-ended response to question 34, some respondents were also
determined to be employed and were included as such in the calculation of employment results.
63%
87%
85%
82%
79%
67%
62%
62%
5%
6%
6%
6%
5%
5%
5%
2%
25%
2%
2%
2%
1%
1%
2%
1%
8%
5%
7%
10%
14%
27%
31%
34%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
61 or older (n=64)
51 to 60 (n=481)
41 to 50(n=1,277)
31 to 40(n=2,888)
26 to 30(n=4,195)
23 to 25(n=5,515)
21 to 22(n=1,681)
20 or younger (n=209)
Labour Force Status by Age
Full-time student Not in the Labour Force Unemployed, looking for work Employed
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Figure 11.1-9 Time to Full-time Employment
Q29. How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The ‘More than 2 years’ category has been removed from the chart as it rounded to 0%.
Most graduates (80%) were able to find a full-time job, or the equivalent within a year of graduating. Of
those graduates who found a job within two years after graduating and excluding graduates who already
had a job while in school that they kept, the average time to obtain a full-time job or equivalent was 4.9
months. Certain demographic groups reported a shorter average time to full-time employment than their
peers, specifically:
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (4.6 months to employment compared to 5.3 months).
• Graduates who were between 21 and 22 or 26 and 30 years of age (4.7 months to employment compared to 5.8 months for graduates between 41 and 50 years of age).
• Graduates who were married or living with a partner (4.5 months to employment compared to a range of 5.0 to 5.7 months for graduates who were single, divorced, separated, or widowed).
• Graduates who did not self-identify as a person with a disability (4.9 months to employment compared to 5.6 months for graduates who self-identified as a person with a disability).
• Graduates from another province or territory in Canada (3.9 months to employment compared to a range of 5.0 to 5.5 months for graduates from Calgary and Edmonton)
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on the reputation of the field (4.8 months to employment compared to 6.4 months for graduates who chose their program based on their parents’ suggestions).
39% 21% 11% 9% 5% 15%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Time to Employment (n=13,131)
Time to Full-time Employment
0 months or were employed duringschool and kept that job
1 to 3 months
4 to 6 months 7 to 12 months
More than 1 year to 2 years Have not been employed full-time orfull-time equivalent since graduation
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• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (4.3 months to employment compared to 5.7 months for who did not)
• Graduates of BHASE programs (4.6 months to employment compared to 5.8 months for STEM graduates).
• Graduates of Business, Management and Public Administration; Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation; Health and Related Fields; and Education (a range of 4.1 to 4.7 months to employment compared to a range of 5.6 to 6.3 months for graduates of Humanities; Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies; and Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies).
• Graduates who received a master’s degree (4.3 months to employment compared to 5.1 months for those who received an applied & bachelor’s degree).
Figure 11.1-10 Time to Full-time Employment by Sector
Q29: How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time
job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response”
responses were excluded from analysis.
The ‘More than 2 years’ category has been removed from the chart as it rounded to 0% for all sectors.
34%
28%
41%
35%
35%
43%
23%
25%
21%
24%
22%
20%
7%
16%
11%
9%
11%
11%
10%
11%
7%
8%
10%
8%
4%
6%
5%
4%
5%
5%
21%
15%
15%
19%
15%
12%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=70)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=285)
Teaching Universities (n=1,633)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=2,613)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=2,723)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=5,807)
Time to Full-time Employment by Sector
0 months or were employed duringschool and kept that job
1 to 3 months
4 to 6 months 7 to 12 months
More than 1 year to 2 years Have not been employed full-time orfull-time equivalent since graduation
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Figure 11.1-11 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Sector
Q29: How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Graduates who
were employed during school and kept that job or who did not obtain full-time employment within two years were
excluded from the calculation of these results.
4.6
5.0
4.9
4.7
5.0
4.9
0 3 6 9 12 15
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=36)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=182)
Teaching Universities (n=839)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=1,351)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=1,605)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=3,128)
Average Time to Full-time Employment by Sector
Average (in months)
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Figure 11.1-12 Time to Full-time Employment by Field of Study
Q29: How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The ‘More than 2 years’ category was not applicable to any fields of study except Humanities; Mathematics, Computer
and Information Sciences; Personal, Protective and Transportation Services; and Other as it rounded to 0% for all
other fields of study.
74%
31%
42%
26%
43%
32%
40%
36%
45%
51%
29%
35%
21%
19%
15%
21%
25%
13%
26%
25%
18%
20%
24%
3%
12%
11%
11%
12%
14%
9%
9%
13%
10%
13%
9%
3%
9%
8%
11%
6%
8%
9%
7%
6%
7%
14%
9%
5%
4%
5%
9%
3%
7%
6%
4%
3%
3%
8%
5%
3%
1%
1%
1%
13%
23%
14%
27%
14%
14%
22%
17%
8%
10%
14%
18%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other(n=39)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=470)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=1,694)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=498)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=378)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=366)
Humanities (n=329)
Health and Related Fields (n=3,361)
Education (n=1,012)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=2,579)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=1,968)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=437)
Time to Full-time Employment by Field of Study
0 months or were employed duringschool and kept that job
1 to 3 months
4 to 6 months 7 to 12 months
More than 1 year to 2 years More than 2 years
Have not been employed full-time orfull-time equivalent since graduation
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Figure 11.1-13 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Field of Study
Q29: How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Graduates who
were employed during school and kept that job or who did not obtain full-time employment within two years were
excluded from the calculation of these results.Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed.
5.0
5.3
6.3
4.5
4.9
6.3
4.3
4.1
4.7
5.6
4.3
0 3 6 9 12 15
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=242)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=844)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=281)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=181)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=234)
Humanities (n=142)
Health and Related Fields (n=1,873)
Education (n=529)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=1,180)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=1,368)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=263)
Average Time to Full-time Employment by Field of Study
Average (in months)
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Figure 11.1-14 Time to Full-time Employment by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
Q29: How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The ‘More than 2 years’ category has been removed from the chart as it rounded to 0% for all credential types.
Figure 11.1-15 Average Time to Full-time Employment by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
Q29: How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Graduates who
were employed during school and kept that job or who did not obtain full-time employment within two years were
excluded from the calculation of these results.
31%
41%
18%
22%
13%
10%
12%
7%
9%
4%
17%
14%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
STEM(n=2,480)
BHASE(n=10,651)
Time to Full-time Employment by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
0 months or were employed duringschool and kept that job
1 to 3 months
4 to 6 months 7 to 12 months
More than 1 year to 2 years Have not been employed full-time orfull-time equivalent since graduation
5.8
4.6
0 3 6 9 12 15
STEM(n=1,581)
BHASE(n=5,560)
Average Time to Full-time Employment by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
Average (in months)
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Figure 11.1-16 Time to Full-time Employment by Credential Type
Q29: How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The ‘More than 2 years’ category has been removed from the chart as it rounded to 0% for all credential types.
36%
34%
38%
59%
53%
24%
23%
21%
18%
13%
9%
11%
12%
8%
7%
8%
9%
9%
5%
8%
5%
5%
6%
3%
6%
18%
17%
14%
7%
13%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate (n=2,114)
Diploma(n=3,607)
Applied & Bachelor (n=5,552)
Master's Degree (n=1,543)
Doctoral Degree (n=315)
Time to Full-time Employment by Credential Type
0 months or were employed duringschool and kept that job
1 to 3 months
4 to 6 months 7 to 12 months
More than 1 year to 2 years Have not been employed full-time orfull-time equivalent since graduation
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Figure 11.1-17 Average Time to Full-time Employment by Credential Type
Q29: How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Graduates who
were employed during school and kept that job or who did not obtain full-time employment within two years were
excluded from the calculation of these results.
4.9
4.8
5.1
4.3
4.5
0 3 6 9 12 15
Certificate(n=1,089)
Diploma(n=2,123)
Applied & Bachelor (n=3,140)
Master's Degree (n=622)
Doctoral Degree (n=167)
Average Time to Full-time Employment by Credential Type
Average (in months)
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Figure 11.1-18 Challenges to Finding Employment
Q31: What challenge most impacted your ability to find employment?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. This question was only asked of respondents who indicated that it took them longer than
6 months after graduation to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent to a full-time job.
The main challenge that the highest proportion of graduates faced while looking for employment was a lack
of work experience (32%), followed by a limited number of jobs, either in their field of study (23%) or in
their area of residence (18%).
14%
1%
2%
2%
2%
2%
4%
18%
23%
32%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Other
I’m not willing or able to travel or relocate for work
Wage expectation not being met
Personal health
My credential was not recognized
Had limited or no access to needed pre-employment supports
Family commitents
Limited or no jobs available near my place of residence
Field of study – limited or no related jobs available in my field
Not enough work experience
Challenges to Finding Employment(n=4,011)
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Figure 11.1-19 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Sector
Sector Not enough work
experience
Field of study –
limited or no related
jobs available in
my field
Limited or no jobs
available near my place of
residence
Family Commitment
Had limited or no access to needed pre-employment
supports
My credential was not
recognized
Personal health
Wage expectation
not being met
I’m not willing or
able to travel or
relocate for work
Other
Comprehensive Academic and
Research Universities
(n=1,633)
31% 26% 15% 4% 4% 2% 2% 2% 1% 14%
Polytechnic Institutions (n=905)
33% 24% 20% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 13%
Comprehensive Community Colleges
(n=874)
31% 16% 24% 6% 1% 3% 2% 2% 1% 14%
Teaching Universities (n=478)
38% 23% 14% 3% 0% 2% 3% 1% 1% 14%
Independent Academic
Institutions (n=91)
31% 24% 18% 5% 0% 0% 3% 1% 3% 14%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions
(n=30)
20% 30% 13% 3% 10% 0% 7% 0% 0% 14%
Q31. What challenge most impacted your ability to find employment?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. This question was only asked of respondents who indicated that it took them longer than
6 months after graduation to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent to a full-time job.
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Figure 11.1-20 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Field of Study
Field of Study Not enough work
experience
Field of study – limited or no related
jobs available in my field
Limited or no jobs
available near my place of
residence
Family Commitment
Had limited or no access to needed pre-employment
supports
My credential was not
recognized
Personal health
Wage expectation
not being met
I’m not willing or
able to travel or relocate
for work
Other
Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Conservation
(n=154)
29% 24% 23% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 3% 13%
Architecture, Engineering, and
Related Technologies
(n=782)
35% 27% 20% 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 12%
Business, Management and
Public Administration
(n=589)
44% 13% 14% 5% 3% 4% 3% 3% 1% 11%
Education (n=183) 16% 16% 23% 8% 3% 1% 3% 2% 6% 21% Health and
Related Fields (n=984)
28% 20% 23% 5% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 17%
Humanities (n=145)
20% 33% 10% 5% 2% 3% 4% 2% 1% 19%
Mathematics, Computer and
Information Sciences (n=124)
45% 9% 18% 3% 3% 1% 1% 1% 3% 16%
Personal, Protective and Transportation
Services (n=103)
33% 14% 19% 3% 2% 4% 3% 4% 3% 16%
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies
(n=243)
28% 40% 14% 2% 2% 1% 2% 0% 0% 11%
Social and Behavioural
Sciences and Law (n=503)
37% 27% 11% 5% 2% 1% 2% 2% 1% 12%
Visual and Performing Arts,
and Communications
Technologies (n=194)
21% 32% 19% 5% 4% 1% 3% 3% 2% 12%
Q31. What challenge most impacted your ability to find employment?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Groups with fewer than 10 respondents were supressed. This question was only asked of
respondents who indicated that it took them longer than 6 months after graduation to obtain a full-time job or the
equivalent to a full-time job.
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Figure 11.1-21 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by BHASE vs. STEM Fields
Credential Type Not enough work
experience
Field of study –
limited or no related jobs available in
my field
Limited or no jobs
available near my place of
residence
Family Commitment
Had limited or no access to needed
pre-employment
supports
My credential was not
recognized
Personal health
Wage expectation
not being met
I’m not willing or
able to travel or
relocate for work
Other
BHASE (n=3,021)
32% 21% 18% 5% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 14%
STEM (n=990) 34% 29% 17% 2% 3% 1% 1% 1% 1% 12%
Q31. What challenge most impacted your ability to find employment?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding.“Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. This question was only asked of respondents who indicated that it took them longer than
6 months after graduation to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent to a full-time job.
Figure 11.1-22 Main Reason for Leaving the Labour Force by Credential Type
Credential Type Not enough work
experience
Field of study –
limited or no related jobs available in
my field
Limited or no jobs
available near my place of
residence
Family Commitment
Had limited or no access to needed
pre-employment
supports
My credential was not
recognized
Personal health
Wage expectation
not being met
I’m not willing or
able to travel or
relocate for work
Other
Doctoral Degree (n=93)
18% 32% 14% 5% 9% 0% 3% 1% 1% 16%
Master’s Degree (n=266)
26% 19% 20% 8% 3% 3% 2% 3% 2% 14%
Applied & Bachelor (n=1,742)
34% 27% 15% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 1% 14%
Diploma (n=1,196)
33% 21% 21% 4% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 13%
Certificate (n=714)
31% 17% 22% 5% 2% 4% 2% 2% 1% 15%
Q31. What challenge most impacted your ability to find employment?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding.“Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. This question was only asked of respondents who indicated that it took them longer than
6 months after graduation to obtain a full-time job or the equivalent to a full-time job.
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Figure 11.1-23 Main Reason for Not Looking for a Job
Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The main reason that graduates who were unemployed were not looking for a job was personal or family
responsibilities (38%), followed by continuing their studies (13%), and personal illness or disability (9%).
Other reasons for not looking for a job were varied, but one of the most common was waiting for a new job
to start.
19%
0%
0%
1%
1%
5%
7%
7%
9%
13%
38%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other
Waiting for recall (to former or seasonal job)
Waiting for replies from employer
International student or immigration issues
Could not find the kind of job wanted
Traveling or taking time off
Retired
No longer interested in finding a job
Own illness or disability
Studying
Personal or family responsibilities
Main Reason for Not Looking for a Job(n=233)
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Figure 11.1-24 Main Reason for Looking for a Job
Q35. What is the main reason you are looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
About a quarter (23%) of graduates who were employed indicated that they were looking for another job.
The main reason that graduates who were employed were looking for a job was to increase compensation
and benefits (16%). The majority (70%) indicated they were looking for a job for reasons besides the
options that the telephone interviewers could code responses into based on the survey instrument.
Common themes among the responses that were included in the 'other' group included: wanting a job
related to their field of study, wanting permanent or full-time employment, or looking to achieve personal
or career goals.
70%
0%
0%
0%
1%
1%
1%
2%
2%
3%
4%
16%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other
Own illness or disabilities
Job duties
Workplace culture
Relationship with colleagues or supervisors
Work environment
Family responsibilities
Over-qualified in current job
Looking for promotion
Moving
Simply changing careers
Compensation and benefits
Main Reason for Looking for a Job(n=2,687)
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Figure 11.1-25 Rate of Self-Employed Graduates in the Workforce
Q37. Are you self-employed (in your current main job)?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
A small percentage of graduates who indicated they currently had a job (7%) were self-employed.
Demographic groups with particularly high rates of self-employment include:
• Male graduates compared to female graduates (8% were self-employed compared to 6%).
• Graduates older than 60 years of age (39% were self-employed compared to a range of 5% to 10% of their peers).
• Graduates of Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (18% were self-employed compared to a range of 4% to 8% of graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges, Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, Polytechnic Institutions, and Independent Academic Institutions).
• Graduates of Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies and Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (15% to 21% were self-employed compared to a range of 3% to 8% of most other fields).
7% 93%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Currently Employed Graduates (n=11,543)
Rate of Self-Employed Graduates in the Workforce
Yes (Self-employed) No (Not self-employed)
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Figure 11.1-26 Length of Current Employment
Q38. How long have you been employed in your current main job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
Approximately half (49%) of graduates had been at their current position for between one to three years.
Demographic groups who tended to have been at their positions for more than five years include:
• Graduates older than 40 years of age (a range of 36% to 58% were at their current position for more than five years compared to a range of 2% to 19% of their younger peers).
• Graduates who were married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, or widowed (a range of 24% to 26% were at their current position for more than five years compared to 6% of graduates who were single).
• Graduates with one or more dependents (26% were at their current position for more than five years compared to 8% of graduates without dependents)
• Graduates who received a master’s degree (28% were at their current position for more than five years compared to a range of 7% to 15% of their peers)
11%
8%
49%
15%
17%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Over five (5) years
Three (3) years to five (5) years
One (1) year to three (3) years
Six (6) months to one (1) year
Six (6) months or less
Length of Current Employment
Time (n=11,514)
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Figure 11.1-27 Type of Employment
Q39. Is your main job…
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
About three-quarters (77%) of graduates were employed in permanent positions. However, doctoral
graduates were less likely to have been employed in a permanent position (58%), and instead were more
likely to be employed in a temporary position (37%) compared to their peers (range of 10% to 17%).
77% 14% 7%2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Currently Employed Graduates (n=11,292)
Type of Employment
Permanent Temporary Casual Seasonal
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11.2 Income
Figure 11.2-1 Income Distribution
Notes: Values may not add to 100%due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of less than $100 or more than $800,000 were excluded.
The average annual income made was $59,392 and half of graduates indicated that they made $52,000 or
more a year. Certain demographic groups reported higher average annual incomes than some of their
peers, specifically:
• Male graduates compared to female graduates (an average of $66,833 in annual income compared to $55,039).
• Graduates who were older than 40 years of age (averages ranging from $79,096 to $85,687 in annual income compared to averages ranging from $45,992 to $50,240 of graduates younger than 26 years of age).
• Graduates who were married or living with a partner ($71,531 in annual income compared to $54,291 of graduates who were single).
• Graduates with one or more dependents ($69,898 in annual income compared to $56,736 of graduates with no dependents).
• Graduates who did not self-identify as a person with a disability ($59,674 in annual income compared to $51,913 of graduates who self-identified as a person with a disability).
• Graduates from Fort McMurray or another province or territory in Canada (averages ranging from $69,436 to $82,533 in annual income compared to averages ranging from $53,645 to $58,266 of graduates from Calgary, outside of Canada, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, rural Alberta, Red Deer, and Lethbridge).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on potential income ($63,242 average annual income compared to $54,166 of graduates who chose their program based on their parents' suggestions).
10% 10% 16% 17% 24% 23%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Annual Income (n=8,348)
Income Distribution
Less than $25,000 $25,000-$34,999 $35,000-$44,999
$45,000-$54,999 $55,000-$74,999 $75,000 or more
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• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study ($60,791 in annual income compared to $57,047 who did not).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities ($69,063 in annual income compared to averages ranging from $29,666 to $45,944 of graduates of Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions and Comprehensive Community Colleges).
• Graduates of Business, Management and Public Administration; Education; Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies; Health and Related Fields; and Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (averages ranging from $57,995 to $66,642 in annual income compared to $33,849 of graduates of Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies).
• Graduates who received a master’s degree or doctoral degree (averages ranging from $78,307 to $87,811 in annual income compared to $46,160 who received a certificate).
Table of Figures: Section 11.2: Income
Figure 11.2-2 Total Income by Demographics ...........................................................................................275
Figure 11.2-3 Average Total Income by Demographics .............................................................................276
Figure 11.2-4 Average Total Income by Sector .........................................................................................277
Figure 11.2-5 Average Total Income by Field of Study ..............................................................................278
Figure 11.2-6 Average Total Income by Credential Type ..........................................................................279
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Figure 11.2-2 Total Income by Demographics
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. Responses of less than $100 or more than $800,000 were excluded.
17%
10%
9%
10%
10%
10%
11%
7%
11%
14%
13%
8%
7%
8%
8%
11%
10%
11%
10%
13%
10%
10%
10%
11%
8%
6%
17%
12%
9%
7%
8%
7%
12%
10%
15%
16%
16%
16%
15%
16%
17%
13%
12%
24%
19%
15%
11%
10%
13%
17%
16%
19%
17%
15%
17%
13%
18%
19%
14%
20%
21%
20%
18%
15%
11%
16%
18%
17%
22%
24%
23%
24%
17%
26%
25%
21%
21%
14%
26%
29%
23%
16%
26%
22%
24%
17%
24%
24%
23%
35%
20%
17%
37%
29%
11%
11%
20%
37%
47%
30%
20%
23%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Disability (n=241)
Non-disability(n=8,050)
Aboriginal (n=346)
Non-Aboriginal (n=7,928)
One or more dependents (n=1,639)
No dependents (n=6,539)
Single (n=5,738)
Married/Common-law (n=2,352)
Separated/ Divorced/ Widowed (n=210)
22 years or younger (n=735)
23-25 years (n=2,557)
26-30 years (n=2,347)
31-40 years (n=1,673)
41 years or older (n=1,036)
Male (n=3,081)
Female (n=5,267)
Total (n=8,348)
Total Income by Demographics
Less than $25,000 $25,000-$34,999 $35,000-$44,999
$45,000-$54,999 $55,000-$74,999 $75,000 or more
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Figure 11.2-3 Average Total Income by Demographics
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of less
than $100 or more than $800,000 were excluded.
$51,913
$59,674
$57,965
$59,448
$69,898
$56,736
$54,291
$71,531
$62,967
$46,374
$50,240
$57,502
$68,402
$80,944
$66,833
$55,039
$59,392
$49,941
$52,000
$51,545
$52,000
$57,200
$52,000
$50,000
$62,000
$54,800
$42,300
$47,840
$54,600
$61,066
$70,100
$60,000
$50,000
$52,000
$- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000
Disability (n=241)
Non-disability(n=8,050)
Aboriginal (n=346)
Non-Aboriginal (n=7,928)
One or more dependents (n=1,639)
No dependents (n=6,539)
Single (n=5,738)
Married/Common-law (n=2,352)
Separated/ Divorced/ Widowed (n=210)
22 and younger (n=735)
23 to 25 (n=2,557)
26 to 30 (n=2,347)
31 to 40 (n=1,673)
41 and older (n=1,036)
Male (n=3,081)
Female (n=5,267)
Total (n=8,348)
Average Total Income by Demographics
Median Average
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Figure 11.2-4 Average Total Income by Sector
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of less
than $100 or more than $800,000 were excluded.
$29,666
$56,627
$50,881
$45,944
$54,392
$69,063
$32,890
$50,000
$48,024
$41,014
$49,387
$63,000
$- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions (n=38)
Independent Academic Institutions (n=174)
Teaching Universities (n=1,088)
Comprehensive Community Colleges (n=1,414)
Polytechnic Institutions (n=1,677)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities (n=3,957)
Average Total Income by Sector
Median Average
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Figure 11.2-5 Average Total Income by Field of Study
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of less
than $100 or more than $800,000 were excluded.
$73,538
$33,849
$50,656
$47,599
$52,185
$57,995
$49,390
$60,957
$66,370
$66,642
$64,766
$47,889
$74,000
$33,600
$45,500
$45,500
$42,000
$54,600
$45,000
$56,000
$62,000
$54,000
$60,000
$45,929
$- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000
Other(n=26)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies (n=283)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law (n=1,093)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (n=313)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (n=236)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (n=243)
Humanities (n=194)
Health and Related Fields (n=2,030)
Education (n=668)
Business, Management and Public Administration (n=1,722)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (n=1,272)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (n=268)
Average Total Income by Field of Study
Median Average
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Figure 11.2-6 Average Total Income by Credential Type
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Responses of less
than $100 or more than $800,000 were excluded.
$46,160
$50,710
$58,946
$87,811
$78,307
$41,600
$45,760
$55,000
$80,000
$73,600
$- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000
Certificate (n=1,151)
Diploma(n=2,166)
Applied & Bachelor (n=3,694)
Master's Degree (n=1,093)
Doctoral Degree (n=244)
Average Total Income by Credential Type
Median Average
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11.3 Relatedness of Education and Current Employment
Figure 11.3-1 Education Relatedness to the Workplace
Q47-49. Thinking about your current main job, please rate the following statements as “not related”, “somewhat
related” or “very related”…
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
The majority of graduates indicated that their post-secondary education was 'very related' to their current
main job; 62% indicated that the general skills and abilities they acquired were ‘very related’, 56% indicated
that their program was 'very related' to their current main job overall, and 54% indicated that the subject
area knowledge they acquired was ‘very related’. Certain demographic groups indicated that their program
was ‘very related’ more often than others, specifically:
• Female graduates compared to male graduates (59% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 49%).
• Graduates who were between 21 and 25 years of age (a range of 48% to 53% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to a range of 62% to 67% of graduates between 31 and 60 years of age).
• Graduates who were married or living with a partner, divorced, separated, or widowed (a range of 62% to 66% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 51% of graduates who were single).
• Graduates with one or more dependents (66% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 54% of graduates with no dependents).
18%
16%
6%
27%
30%
31%
56%
54%
62%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Overall, how related is your current main job to the program from which you graduated in (reporting year)? (n=11,546)
The subject-area knowledge you acquired (n=11,531)
The general skills and abilities you acquired (n=11,525)
Education Relatedness to the Workplace(2-Somewhat related or 3-Very related)
1-Not related 2-Somewhat related 3-Very related
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• Graduates who did not self-identify as a person with a disability (56% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 50% of graduates who self-identified as a person with a disability).
• Graduates from Grande Prairie and another province or territory in Canada (a range of 62% to 65% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 45% of graduates from outside of Canada).
• Of the graduates asked, those who chose their program based on potential income or information provided by their teacher (a range of 51% to 55% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 62% of graduates who chose their program based on the reputation of the field).
• Graduates who participated in work experience related to their field of study (64% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 42% who did not).
• Graduates of BHASE programs (58% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 43% of STEM graduates).
• Graduates from Comprehensive Community Colleges (60 % indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to a range of 40% to 55% of graduates from Polytechnic Institutions, Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities, and Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions).
• Graduates of Education and Health and Related Fields (a range of 72% to 80% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 19% to 32% of graduate of Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies and Humanities).
• Graduates who received a doctoral degree, master’s degree, or diploma (a range of 59% to 67% indicated that their job was 'very related' to their program compared to 51% who received an applied & bachelor’s degree).
Table of Figures: Section 11.3: Relatedness of Education and Current Employment
Figure 11.3-2 Program Related to Employment by Sector ........................................................................282
Figure 11.3-3 Program Related to Employment by Field of Study ............................................................283
Figure 11.3-4 Program Related to Employment by Credential Type .........................................................284
Figure 11.3-5 Education Requirement for Current Employment ...............................................................285
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Figure 11.3-2 Program Related to Employment by Sector
Q47-49. Thinking about your current main job, please rate the following statements as “not related”, “somewhat
related” or “very related”…
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
62%
76%
84%
84%
78%
84%
66%
79%
86%
86%
82%
84%
80%
92%
94%
94%
91%
95%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Specialized Arts and Culture Institutions 47. (n=65) 48. (n=64) 49. (n=65)
Independent Academic Institutions47. (n=257) 48. (n=257) 49. (n=256)
Teaching Universities47. (n=1,448) 48. (n=1,448) 49. (n=1,448)
Comprehensive Community Colleges47. (n=2,198) 48. (n=2,200) 49. (n=2,206)
Polytechnic Institutions47. (n=2,305) 48. (n=2,302) 49. (n=2,313)
Comprehensive Academic and Research Universities47. (n=5,252) 48. (n=5,260) 49. (n=5,258)
Program Related to Employment by Sector
The general skills andabilities you acquired
The subject-area knowledge you acquired
Overall, how related is your current main job to the program from whichyou graduated in (reporting year)?
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Figure 11.3-3 Program Related to Employment by Field of Study
Q47-49. Thinking about your current main job, please rate the following statements as “not related”, “somewhat
related” or “very related”
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
85%
68%
76%
61%
78%
85%
56%
91%
95%
86%
76%
80%
88%
72%
78%
63%
83%
86%
57%
92%
94%
87%
80%
82%
97%
88%
92%
87%
94%
94%
86%
96%
98%
95%
90%
94%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other47. (n=33) 48. (n=33) 49. (n=33)
Visual and Performing Arts, and Communications Technologies47. (n=434) 48. (n=433) 49. (n=434)
Social and Behavioural Sciences and Law47. (n=1,496) 48. (n=1,496) 49. (n=1,493)
Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies47. (n=410) 48. (n=411) 49. (n=412)
Personal, Protective and Transportation Services47. (n=329) 48. (n=329) 49. (n=329)
Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences47. (n=337) 48. (n=338) 49. (n=337)
Humanities47. (n=284) 48. (n=284) 49. (n=284)
Health and Related Fields47. (n=2,912) 48. (n=2,916) 49. (n=2,927)
Education47. (n=954) 48. (n=955) 49. (n=954)
Business, Management and Public Administration47. (n=2,281) 48. (n=2,280) 49. (n=2,285)
Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies47. (n=1,674) 48. (n=1,674) 49. (n=1,678)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation47. (n=381) 48. (n=382) 49. (n=380)
Program Related to Employment by Field of Study
The general skills andabilities you acquired
The subject-area knowledge you acquired
Overall, how related is your current main job to the program from whichyou graduated in (reporting year)?
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Figure 11.3-4 Program Related to Employment by Credential Type
Q47-49. Thinking about your current main job, please rate the following statements as “not related”, “somewhat
related” or “very related”
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
79%
83%
81%
91%
93%
84%
85%
81%
91%
91%
91%
93%
93%
97%
97%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Certificate47. (n=1,758) 48. (n=1,760) 49. (n=1,769)
Diploma47. (n=3,096) 48. (n=3,091) 49. (n=3,098)
Applied & Bachelor47. (n=4,952) 48. (n=4,960) 49. (n=4,959)
Master's Degree47. (n=1,423) 48. (n=1,423) 49. (n=1,423)
Doctoral Degree47. (n=296) 48. (n=297) 49. (n=297)
Program Related to Employment by Credential Type
The general skills andabilities you acquired
The subject-area knowledge you acquired
Overall, how related is your current main job to the program from whichyou graduated in (reporting year)?
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Figure 11.3-5 Education Requirement for Current Employment
Q50. When you were selected for your current main job, what was the minimum level of Education needed to get the
job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis.
A third of graduates (33%) indicated that a completed Bachelor’s degree was a necessary qualification for
their position when they were hired. The second most common requirement (21%) was a completed
non-university post-secondary degree (college, technical, or vocational) and the third most common (14%)
was a high school diploma.
4%
2%
2%
3%
4%
8%
8%
14%
21%
33%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Other
Some high school
Professional degree (only includes: Medicine (MD), Law (LLB), and Dentistry (DDS))
Less than high school
Some university
Some non-University post-secondary(college, technical, or vocational)
Completed graduate studies
High school diploma
Completed non-University post-secondary(college, technical, or vocational)
Completed bachelor's degree
Education Requirement for Current Employment(n=8,883)
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11.4 Historic Outcomes
Table of Figures: Section 11.4: Historic Outcomes
Figure 11.4-1 Historic Employment Rate ..................................................................................................287
Figure 11.4-2 Historic Employment Rate by Sector...................................................................................288
Figure 11.4-3 Historic Employment Rate by Field of Study .......................................................................289
Figure 11.4-4 Historic Employment Rate by Credential Type ....................................................................290
Figure 11.4-5 Historical Labour Status by Sector ......................................................................................292
Figure 11.4-6 Historic Labour Status by Field of Study..............................................................................293
Figure 11.4-7 Historic Labour Status by Credential Type ..........................................................................294
Figure 11.4-8 Historic Average Income .....................................................................................................295
Overall there has been little change to the employment rate over the past survey periods. The employment
rate from previous survey periods ranged from 92% to 95%. The 2015/2016 employment rate appears to
have decreased by 2% from the employment rate of 95% recorded in 2005/2006 and has increased by 1%
from the previous survey period.
This pattern of change appears to reflect the change in results of graduates from 2015/2016 and
2013/2014, respectively, in the following groups:
FIELD OF STUDY
• Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (90% vs. 85%)
• Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (93% vs. 88%)
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Figure 11.4-1 Historic Employment Rate
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. Note that the
employment rates presented in this chart are based only on questions 32 and 33 and therefore, do not account for
whether graduates were currently in school, which is in contrast to the calculation of employment rate within other
charts in this report. The result was presented differently here in order to give a more consistent comparison with the
reported employment rates of previous years.
95%
93%
94%
94%
92%
93%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2005/2006
2007/2008
2009/2010
2011/2012
2013/2014
2015/2016
Historic Employment Rate
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Figure 11.4-2 Historic Employment Rate by Sector
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.. The historic
employment rates have been recalculated using the same method as the 2015/2016 rates in order to make a more
consistant comparsion. This method does not include respondents who answered “Don’t know” or “Prefer not to say”
to questions 24, 26, 32, or 34 if their labour force status could not be determined.
95%
92%
90%
94%
93%
95%
97%
93%
93%
96%
92%
92%
95%
88%
91%
96%
93%
95%
96%
92%
93%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 120%
2011/12
Institutions 2013/14
Specialized Arts and Culture (n=72) 2015/16
2011/12
Institutions 2013/14
Independent Academic (n=284) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Teaching Universities (n=1,611) 2015/16
2011/12
Colleges 2013/14
Comprehensive Community (n=2,558) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Polytechnic Institutions (n=2,682) 2015/16
2011/12
and Research Universities 2013/14
Comprehensive Academic (n=5,761) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Total (n=12,968) 2015/16
Historic Employment Rate by Sector
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Figure 11.4-3 Historic Employment Rate by Field of Study
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not be exact due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were
excluded from analysis. The historic employment rates have been recalculated using the same method as the
2015/2016 rates in order to make a more consistant comparsion. This method does not include respondents who
answered “Don’t know” or “Prefer not to say” to questions 24, 26, 32, or 34 if their labour force status could not be
determined.
81%93%
97%
95%89%
93%
95%92%93%
93%88%89%
96%91%91%
94%88%
93%
94%91%90%
97%96%95%
97%98%98%
95%91%93%
95%85%
90%
96%92%93%
96%92%93%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2011/20122013/2014
Other (n=38) 2015/2016
2011/2012Communications Technology 2013/2014Visual and Performing Arts, (n=478) 2015/2016
2011/2012Sciences and Law 2013/2014Social and Behavioural (n=1,667) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Technologies 2013/2014Physical and Life Sciences (n=477) 2015/2016
2011/2012Transportation Services 2013/2014Personal, Protective and (n=374) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Information Sciences 2013/2014Mathematics, Computer (n=366) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Humanities (n=326) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Health and Related Fields (n=3,843) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Education (n=1,016) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Public Administration 2013/2014Business, Management (n=2,543) 2015/2016
2011/2012and Related Technologies 2013/2014Architecture, Engineering, (n=1,966) 2015/2016
2011/2012Resources and Conservation 2013/2014Agriculture, Natural (n=432) 2015/2016
2011/20122013/2014
Total (n=12,968) 2015/2016
Historic Employment Rate by Field of Study
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Figure 11.4-4 Historic Employment Rate by Credential Type
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis. The historic
employment rates have been recalculated using the same method as the 2015/2016 rates in order to make a more
consistant comparsion. This method does not include respondents who answered “Don’t know” or “Prefer not to say”
to questions 24, 26, 32, or 34 if their labour force status could not be determined.
95%
89%
91%
96%
91%
92%
96%
93%
94%
97%
93%
96%
97%
94%
94%
96%
92%
93%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2011/12
2013/14
Certificate (n=2,058) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Diploma (n=3,564) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Applied & Bachelor (n=5,483) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Master's Degree (n=1,539) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Doctoral Degree (n=324) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Total (n=12,968) 2015/16
Historic Employment Rate by Credential Type
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As compared to graduates of 2011/2012 and 2013/2014, graduates of 2015/2016 appear to be less likely to
indicate that they were employed (88% and 76% vs. 74%, chronologically). Over the same period the
proportion of students who indicated that they were enrolled as full-time students has increased (6% and
14% vs. 19%, chronologically).
Looking at the changes in labor force status compared to the previous survey period, it appears that a
larger proportion of 2015/2016 graduates than 2013/2014 graduates reported that they were enrolled as
full-time students (19% vs. 14%, respectively).
This pattern of change appears to reflect the absolute changes of 5% or more in the results of graduates
from 2015/2016 and 2013/2014, respectively, in the following groups:
SECTOR
• Polytechnic Institutions (17% vs. 11%)
• Comprehensive Community Colleges (17% vs. 11%)
• Teaching Universities (17% vs. 12%)
FIELD OF STUDY
• Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation (24% vs. 15%)
• Architecture, Engineering, and Related Technologies (17% vs. 11%)
• Business, Management and Public Administration (17% vs. 11%)
• Humanities (39% vs. 31%)
• Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences (15% vs. 8%)
• Personal, Protective and Transportation Services (16% vs. 10%)
• Physical and Life Sciences and Technologies (50% vs. 38%)
CREDENTIAL TYPE
• Diploma (19% vs. 12%)
• Certificate (16% vs. 11%)
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Figure 11.4-5 Historical Labour Status by Sector
Q24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? Q26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? Q32. Do you
currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions? Q33. Are you currently
looking for a job? Q34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. The historic labour force status have been recalculated using the same method as the
2015/2016 rates for consistant comparsion. This method does not include respondents who answered “Don’t know”
or “Prefer not to say” to questions 24, 26, 32, or 34 if their labour force status could not be determined.
20%
13%
15%
27%
22%
26%
18%
12%
17%
13%
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73%
78%
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66%
69%
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80%
76%
80%
78%
74%
82%
75%
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79%
74%
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79%
76%
74%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2011/12
Institutions 2013/14
Specialized Arts and Culture (n=88) 2015/16
2011/12
Institutions 2013/14
Independent Academic (n=392) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Teaching Universities (n=1,981) 2015/16
2011/12
Colleges 2013/14
Comprehensive Community (n=3,194) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Polytechnic Institutions (n=3,286) 2015/16
2011/12
and Research Universities 2013/14
Comprehensive Academic (n=7,369) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Total (n=16,310) 2015/16
Historical Labour Status by Sector
Full-time Student Not in Labour Force Not Employed and Looking Employed
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Figure 11.4-6 Historic Labour Status by Field of Study
Q32. Do you currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. The historic labour force status have been recalculated using the same method as the
2015/2016 rates for consistant comparsion. This method does not include respondents who answered “Don’t know”
or “Prefer not to say” to questions 24, 26, 32, or 34 if their labour force status could not be determined.
24%14%
7%
21%19%21%
18%19%23%
40%38%
50%
13%10%
16%
7%8%
15%
33%31%
39%
12%12%13%
6%5%6%
15%11%
17%
9%11%
17%
21%15%
24%
15%14%
19%
0%8%
2%
2%2%2%
4%4%
2%
2%2%
1%
2%2%
2%
2%2%
1%
4%4%
3%
2%3%2%
4%3%1%
2%3%
2%
1%2%
1%
1%2%
2%
2%3%
2%
14%5%
2%
4%9%5%
4%6%5%
4%7%
5%
4%8%
7%
5%11%
6%
4%6%
6%
2%4%5%
2%2%2%
4%8%
5%
5%13%
8%
3%7%
5%
4%7%
5%
62%73%
88%
72%70%
72%
74%71%71%
54%53%
44%
81%80%
75%
85%79%78%
60%60%
53%
83%81%81%
88%90%91%
79%79%76%
85%74%74%
75%76%
69%
79%76%74%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2011/122013/14
Other (n=42) 2015/16
2011/12Communications Technology 2013/14Visual and Performing Arts, (n=616) 2015/16
2011/12Sciences and Law 2013/14Social and Behavioural (n=2,203) 2015/16
2011/12and Technologies 2013/14Physical and Life Sciences (n=974) 2015/16
2011/12Transportation Services 2013/14Personal, Protective and (n=456) 2015/16
2011/12and Information Sciences 2013/14Mathematics, Computer (n=437) 2015/16
2011/122013/14
Humanities (n=558) 2015/16
2011/122013/14
Health and Related Fields (n=3,843) 2015/16
2011/122013/14
Education (n=1,092) 2015/16
2011/12and Public Administration 2013/14Business, Management (n=3,114) 2015/16
2011/12and Related Technologies 2013/14Architecture, Engineering, (n=2,391) 2015/16
2011/12and Conservation 2013/14Agriculture, Natural Resources (n=584) 2015/16
2011/122013/14
Total (n=16,310) 2015/16
Historic Labour Status by Field of Study
Full-time Student Not in Labour Force Not Employed and Looking Employed
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Figure 11.4-7 Historic Labour Status by Credential Type
Q32. Do you currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and seasonal positions?
Notes: Values may not add to 100% due to rounding. “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses
were excluded from analysis. The historic labour force status have been recalculated using the same method as the
2015/2016 rates for consistant comparsion. This method does not include respondents who answered “Don’t know”
or “Prefer not to say” to questions 24, 26, 32, or 34 if their labour force status could not be determined.
11%
11%
16%
15%
12%
19%
18%
19%
23%
11%
12%
10%
3%
3%
3%
15%
14%
19%
4%
5%
3%
2%
3%
2%
2%
2%
1%
2%
2%
1%
2%
3%
1%
2%
3%
2%
5%
10%
7%
3%
6%
6%
3%
8%
5%
3%
6%
4%
3%
6%
6%
4%
7%
5%
80%
74%
74%
79%
77%
73%
77%
74%
71%
85%
81%
85%
92%
89%
90%
79%
76%
74%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2011/12
2013/14
Certificate (n=2,521) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Diploma (n=4,494) 2015/16
2009/10
2013/14
Applied & Bachelor (n=7,223) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Master's Degree (n=1,735) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Doctoral Degree (n=337) 2015/16
2011/12
2013/14
Total (n=16,310) 2015/16
Historic Labour Status by Credential Type
Full-time Student Not in Labour Force Not Employed and Looking Employed
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Overall, there has been an increase in the average reported annual income between the 2001/2002 survey
period and the current one. Without taking inflation into account the average annual income has had an
increase of $21,292, and with inflation the increase has been $8,439.
Looking at the average annual income compared to the 2013/2014 survey period, there has been a
decrease of about $3,977 when inflation is considered.
Figure 11.4-8 Historic Average Income
Notes: “Not Applicable”, “Don’t know”, and “No response” responses were excluded from analysis.
Inflation was calculated using the Bank of Canada Inflation Calculator. The base year used was the year of reporting
(2018) and the compared year used was the even number year of the graduation period. For example the 2001/2002
adjusted median was calculated by assuming the unadjusted median was provided based on it's value in 2002 and was
adjusted for inflation to get it's value in 2018.The Inflation Calculator can be found at
https://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/related/inflation-calculator/ .
$50,953
$56,440
$62,103
$65,527
$64,615
$66,250
$65,439
$61,462
$38,100
$44,400
$50,900
$56,600
$56,200
$60,300
$61,667
$59,392
$45,871
$50,847
$55,100
$59,043
$57,487
$58,988
$59,871
$53,813
$34,300
$40,000
$46,800
$51,000
$50,000
$54,600
$56,420
$52,000
$0 $25,000 $50,000 $75,000
2001/2002
2003/2004
2005/2006
2007/2008
2009/2010
2011/2012
2013/2014
2015/2016 (n=8,348)
Historic Average Income
Median Adjusted Median Average Adjusted Average
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Graduate Outcomes Survey Instrument
Telephone Introduction Script
QI1a. Hello, may I please speak to (name of graduate) ?
[Interviewer Prompt: If asked who is calling, I am calling from CCI Research on behalf of Alberta Advanced
Education and (provider name ) .
[Interviewer Prompt: if asked why we are calling, We are conducting a survey of post-secondary graduates
who completed programs of study in Alberta. The purpose of the study is to collect information about
graduates’ employment and educational experiences, and to provide detailed information to (provider
name ) with ideas about how to improve their programs.]
Interviewer Note: if asked who we are and why we are calling read both prompts.]
[Interviewer Note: Interviewers are not to collect survey information from parents, roommates or others.]
1. Speaking Go to QIaa
2. Goes to get them Go to QI2a
3. Not available/no later Go to callback screen
4. Does not live there anymore Go to QIb
5. Don’t know Go to QI1c
6. Refused Go to QI1c
(IF QI1a=1)
QI1aa.Is now a safe and convenient time to speak with you ?
[Interviewer Prompt: if asked why we ask this questions say, We may be contacting people on their cell
phones and we want to ensure they are in a safe and convenient environment to talk to us.]
[Interviewer prompt: If respondent is NOT in an appropriate environment to proceed with the call (e.g.,
driving or in a public place), say “I will try you at another time. Thank you”. And record as a general
callback.]
[Interviewer Prompt: If asked who is calling, I am calling from CCI Research on behalf of Alberta Advanced
Education and (provider name )
1. Yes Go to QI2
2. No Go to call back screen
3. Don’t know Go to call back screen
4. Refused Go to call back screen
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(If QI1a=4)
QI1b. Okay, I will explain the reason for my call. We are conducting a survey of post-secondary graduates
who completed programs of study in Alberta. The purpose of the study is to collect information about
graduates’ employment and educational experiences, and to provide detailed information to (provider
name ) with ideas about how to improve their programs.
Would you be willing to supply us with the telephone number and or email address of (name of graduate)
so we may collect this information from them to help improve (provider name ) programs.
The contact information you provide will only be used to contact (name of graduate) to conduct this survey.
1 .Yes gives contact information Go to QI1d
2. No Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye
3. Ask permission/call later Go to callback screen
4. Don’t know Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye
5. Refused Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye
QI1c. We understand you may not be able to complete the survey at this time. However, the information
we collect helps to improve (provider name) programs. Our calling hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to
9:00 pm and weekends 10:00 am to 6:30 pm when would be a better time to call you back or would you
prefer to complete the survey online?
1. Yes do survey now Go to QI2
2. No later Goes to callback screen
3. Online Go to QI1e
4. Don’t know Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye
5. Refused Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye.
( IF QI1b=1 and or if QI13=1 )
QI1d Thank you. May I have the phone number and or the email address?
1. Record phone number:
2. Record email address:
3. Refused Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye.
Thank you for your cooperation. Have a good day/night. Good bye.
QI1e. Thank you. May I have your email address?
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1. Record email address
2. Refused Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye.
For respondent: Thank you, we will be sending you an invitation to complete this survey online.
Begin period End period Reporting
Year
Public Institutions spring of 2015 spring of 2016 2015-16
Private Vocational Training Institutions spring of 2016 spring of 2017 2016-17
(IF QI1aa= 1 or,QI2a=1
QI2. Hi, my name is and I am calling from (consulting company on behalf of Alberta
Advanced Education and (provider name ) . We are conducting a survey of post-secondary
graduates, who completed programs of study in Alberta between the _____(begin period)____ and the
_____(end period)____. The purpose of the study is to collect information about graduates’ employment and
educational experiences, and to provide detailed information to (provider name ) with
ideas about how to improve their programs. When the survey is completed, you will be entered in a draw to
win one of seven gift cards that are worth $200 each, which you could receive, provided that you answer a
skill-testing question.
Are you willing to participate in the survey with me now?
[Interviewer Prompt: If the respondent wants to know how we came to have their name and phone
number, say: “Your contact information was provided by the institution you attended and Alberta
Advanced Education.”]
[Interviewer Prompt if asked when the gift card winners will be notified. “The draw will take place
on May 21st , 2018 and the winners will be notified shortly thereafter. “]
[Interviewer Prompt: if asked how long the survey will take say: It will take approximately 15 minutes to
complete.]
1. Yes Go to QI2b.
2. No later Go to call back screen.
3. Don`t know Go to QI1c.
4. Refused Go to QI1c
(If QI1a=2)
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QI2a. Hi, am I speaking to <name of graduate>?
[Interviewer Note: after second attempt code as Refused}
1. Yes Go to QI2.
2. No goes to get them Stay on screen and re-read question.
3. No later Go to callback screen
4. Don`t know Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye.
5. Refused Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye.
(If QI2 =1)
QI2b. Thank you , Before we start, I’d like to assure you that your participation is voluntary and that any
information you provide will be kept confidential. You may refuse to answer any question or end the survey
at any time. Your personal information and your responses will be managed in accordance with the Freedom
of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This call will be recorded for monitoring and quality assurance
purposes.
May I continue?
[Interviewer prompt if needed: If you have any questions or concerns regarding this survey, please
contact the Alberta Advanced Education Senior Research Officer @ 780-427-5730.]
[IF ASKED: The overall report of findings from this project will be publicly available on the Alberta
Advanced Education website in 2019. The report from the last wave of this research is currently
available on this website.]
1. Yes Go to Q1.
2. No later Go to call back screen.
3. Don`t know Go to QI1c.
4. Refused Go to QI1c
QI3. Hi, my name is<Interviewers name> and I am calling from (consulting company) on behalf of Alberta
Advanced Education and (provider name ) . We are conducting a survey of post-secondary graduates who
completed programs of study in Alberta between the (begin period)_and the (end period).
We contacted your household previously and were informed that <name of graduate>___ had moved. A
request to obtain their contact information was made at that time. Were you able to obtain permission to
supply us with their information?
1. Yes permission given Go to QI1d.
2. No permission given Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye
3. No later Go to callback screen (scenario)
4. Don’t know Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye
5. Refused Thank you for your time. Have a good day/night. Good bye.
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[IF ASKED: The overall report of findings from this project will be publicly available on the Alberta
Advanced Education website in 2019. The report from the last wave of this research is currently
available on this website.]
Online Introduction Script
Alberta Advanced Education is conducting a a survey of post-secondary graduates who completed programs
of study in Alberta between _____(begin period)____ and the _____(end period)____. The purpose of the
study is to collect information about graduates’ employment and educational experiences, and to provide
detailed information to (provider name ) . with ideas about how to improve their programs.
When the survey is completed, you will be entered in a draw to win one of seven gift cards that are worth
$200 each, which you could receive, provided that you answer a skill-testing question.
Your participation is voluntary and any information you provide will be kept confidential. Your personal
information and your responses will be managed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
For more information about the survey, please contact:
Advanced Education Survey Contact (Title, Business
Address) Alberta Advanced
Education Senior Research
Officer
Telephone Number
780-427-5730
The CATI system will generate the title and telephone number for the Advanced Education contact.
[The overall report of findings from this project will be publicly available on the Alberta Advanced
Education website in 2019. The report from the last wave of this research is currently available on this
website..]
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YOUR PROGRAM
The following statements examine the degree to which your post-secondary education completed in
______(reporting year)_____ has added to your skills, knowledge and abilities. Please rate these
statements using a 5-point scale where 1 means “not at all” and 5 means “to a great extent”. If a
statement is not applicable please indicate so.
Reflecting on your educational experience at (provider name ) , do you feel that it has helped you to
effectively: [RANDOMIZE]
[Interviewer Prompt: The following statements examine the degree to which your post-secondary
education completed in ______(reporting year)_____ has added to your skills, knowledge and abilities.
Please rate these statements using a 5-point scale where 1 means “not at all” and 5 means “to a great
extent”. If a statement is not applicable please indicate so.]
not at
all
great
extent N/A DK PN
1. Gain job-specific knowledge 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP100
2. Develop your problem-solving skills 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP106
3. Develop your verbal communication skills 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP107
4. Develop your written communication skills 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP108
5. Develop your ability to learn independently 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP110
6. Develop your ability to take initiative 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP112
7. Develop your intercultural communication
skills
1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP116
8. Develop work-related computer skills 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP117
9. Develop specialized tool, machine,
equipment or software skills
1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP125
10. Develop research skills 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP118
11. Develop mathematical skills 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP119
12. Develop ability to work independently 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP121
13. Develop ability to work well with others 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP122
14. Develop effective time management skills 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP123
15. Develop critical thinking skills 1 2 3 4 5 87 88 99 YP124
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EDUCATIONAL SATISFACTION
The following question examines how satisfied you are with your educational experience in the .
(program name)) program at (provider name ) .
16. How satisfied are you with the quality of teaching in your program? ES100
1. Very dissatisfied
2. Dissatisfied
3. Satisfied
4. Very satisfied
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
17. How satisfied are you with the quality of your program at (provider name ) ? ES101
1. Very dissatisfied
2. Dissatisfied
3. Satisfied
4. Very satisfied
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
18. How satisfied are you with the overall quality of your educational experience? ES102
1. Very dissatisfied
2. Dissatisfied
3. Satisfied
4. Very satisfied
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
NOTE: FOR PRIVATE VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, GO TO Q23
NOTE: GO TO Q19, IF COMPLETED PROGRAM WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TWO-DIGIT LEVEL
CIP CODES: 01, 03, 04, 10, 11, 14, 15, 21, 26, 27, 30, 40, 41, 47, 49, 51, 60
GO TO Q20
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19. What was the main factor that led you to enroll in your program? EDT01
1. Wanted to work in this field because of income 2. Wanted to work in this field because of reputation 3. Participation in an event, competition or program
4. My parents’ suggestions
5. Information provided by my teachers
77. Other (specify) [EDT01_77] .
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
TRANSFER CREDITS
20. Did you complete any post-secondary courses, not including adult upgrading, prior to
enrolling in the (program name) program at (provider name )) ?
T100
1. Yes
2. No → GO TO Q23
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q23
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q23
21. In completing requirements for the (program name)) program, did you
receive transfer credit or advanced standing for courses taken at any other
institution?
T101
1. Yes
2. No → GO TO Q23
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q23
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q23
22. How satisfied were you with the transfer credit that you received? T106
1. Very dissatisfied 2. Dissatisfied 3. Satisfied 4. Very satisfied 88. Don’t know 99. Prefer not to say
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ADDITIONAL EDUCATION QUESTIONS
23. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: Given the benefits of post-
secondary education, I consider the (program name) . program to be worth the
financial cost to me and/or my family? Do you…
EQ100
1. Strongly disagree 2. Disagree 3. Agree 4. Strongly agree 88. Don’t know 99. Prefer not to say
FURTHER STUDIES
The following questions relate to any further studies you have undertaken since graduating.
24. Are you currently enrolled as a student? FS100
1. [DO NOT USE]
2. [DO NOT USE]
3. Yes, in Alberta
4. Yes, outside Alberta (specify) [FS101_66] .
5. No → GO TO Q27
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q27
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q27
NOTE: FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, GO TO Q26, IF Q24=Yes, in Alberta
25. Will these studies lead to a…?
FS103
1. Diploma
2. Certificate
3. Extension Certificate
4. Applied Degree
5. Undergraduate Degree
6. Graduate Degree
7. Professional School (For example, Law, Dentistry, Medicine)
8. Professional designation (For example, CMA – Certified Management Accounting
designation)
77. Other (specify) [FS103_77] .
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
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26. Are you currently a part-time or full-time student? FS102
1. Full-time → GO TO Q51
2. Part-time
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES
The following questions relate to your employment outcomes before and since graduating.
27. Did you participate in any work experience related to your field of study while you were
a student?
EO108
1. Yes
2. No → GO TO Q29
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q29
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q29
28. What type(s) of work experience did you participate in while you were a student? Please select
all that apply.
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: Select all that apply.] Yes Not Mentioned
1. Summer employment 1 0 EO10901
2. Employment during the school year 1 0 EO10902
3. Employer sponsored Co-op or internships (not part of your
program requirement)
1 0 EO10903
4. Co-op, internships or practicum included as part of your program
requirement
1 0 EO10904
77. Other (specify) [EO109_77] . 1 0 EO10977
88. Don’t know 1 0 EO10988
99. Prefer not to say 1 0 EO10999
29. How many months after graduation did it take you to obtain a full-time job or the
equivalent of a full-time job? [ENTER NUMBER OF MONTHS]
EO110
55. I was employed during school and kept job
66. I have not been employed full-time or full-time equivalent since graduating
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
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NOTE: FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, GO TO Q32, IF Q29 <= 6 or Q29 = 55
NOTE: FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, GO TO Q31
GO TO Q31, IF Q29 > 55
30. Was the full-time job or the equivalent of a full-time job relevant to your program of
studies?
EO111
1. Yes
2. No
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
GO TO Q32, IF Q29 <= 6 or Q29 = 55
31. What challenge most impacted your ability to find employment?
(Do Not Read Select One Only)
EO112
1. Not enough work experience
2. Wage expectation not being met
3. Field of study – limited or no related jobs available in my field
4. Limited or no jobs available near my place of residence (for example, in my town, city,
community)
5. I’m not willing or able to travel or relocate for work
6. Had limited or no access to needed pre-employment supports (For example, job search,
resume writing, interview skills, career planning)
7. My credential was not recognized
8. Personal health
9. Family commitment
77. Other (specify) [EO112_77] .
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
32. Do you currently have one or more paying jobs, including self-employment and
seasonal positions?
EO100
1. Yes
2. No
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
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33. Are you currently looking for a job? EO101
1. Yes
2. No
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
GO TO Q34, IF Q32=NO or DK or PN and Q33=NO
GO TO Q35, IF Q32=YES and Q33=YES
GO TO Q36, IF Q32=YES and Q33=NO or DK or PN
GO TO Q51
34. What is the main reason you are not looking for a job?
[QUESTION IT TO BE OPEN-ENDED ONLINE]
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: DO NOT READ]
EO102
1. Own illness or disability 2. Personal or family responsibilities 3. [DO NOT USE] 4. No longer interested in finding a job 5. Waiting for recall (to former or seasonal job) 6. Waiting for replies from employer 7. Could not find the kind of job wanted 8. Traveling or taking time off 9. Retired 10. International student or immigration issues 11. Studying (including current part-time study, taking courses or trainings, or will be
studying full time soon) 77. Other (specify) [EO102_77] . 88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
GO TO Q51
35. What is the main reason you are looking for a job?
[QUESTION IT TO BE OPEN-ENDED ONLINE]
EO106
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[INTERVIEWER NOTE: DO NOT READ]
1. Over-qualified in current job 11. Looking for promotion 2. Job duties
3. Compensation and benefits
4. Work environment
5. Workplace culture
6. Relationship with colleagues or supervisors
7. Simply changing careers
8. Moving
9. Family responsibilities
10. Own illness or disabilities
77. Other (specify) [EO106 77] .
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
36. What is the total number of hours you usually work per week in your current main
job? (The main job refers to the one with the most hours worked in a year.)
[ENTER HOURS]
MJ100
888888. Don’t know
999999. Prefer not to say
37. Are you self-employed (in your current main job)?
[INTERVEWER PROMPT: THE MAIN JOB REFERS TO THE JOB THAT HAS THE MOST
HOURS IN A YEAR.]
EO105
1. Yes
2. No
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
MAIN JOB
38. How long have you been employed in your current main job?
[SELECT THE MOST APROPRIATE, DO NOT READ]
MJ101
1. Six (6) months or less
2. Six (6) months to one (1) year
3. [DO NOT USE]
4. One (1) year to three (3) years
5. Three (3) years to five (5) years
6. Over five (5) years
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
39. Is your main job MJ115
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1. Permanent
2. Temporary
3. Casual
4. Seasonal
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
40. What is the easiest way for you to provide your gross salary or earnings, including tips
and commissions, before taxes and other deductions for your current main job?
[INTERVIEWER PROMPT: Would you be able to tell me how much you earn per year?
Per month? Every 2 weeks? Per week? Per hour? Per day?]
INTERVIEWER NOTE: READ LIST AS NECESSARY]
[PROBE AS NECESSARY: Next I will be asking you to tell me the amount of your
salary. How would you like to tell me your salary? [READ LIST]]
MJ105
1. Hourly
2. Daily
3. Weekly
4. Bi-weekly (every two weeks)
5. Semi-monthly (twice a month)
6. Monthly
7. Yearly
77. Other (specify) [MJ105_77] . → GO TO Q46
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q46
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q47
GO TO Q41, IF Q40=DAILY
GO TO Q44, IF Q39=PERMANENT
GO TO Q42, IF Q40=HOURLY or WEEKLY or BI-WEEKLY
GO TO Q43, IF Q40=SEMI-MONTHLY or MONTHLY
GO TO Q44
41. How many days per week do you usually work at your current main job?
[ENTER DAYS]
MJ116
8888. Don’t know → GO TO Q46
9999. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q47
GO TO Q44, IF Q39=PERMANENT and Q40=DAILY
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42. How many weeks do you expect to work at your current main job in calendar year
2018?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER]
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: If asked if paid vacation is to be included in the response “Yes,
please include any weeks of paid vacation in your response”]
[ENTER WEEKS]
MJ117
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q46
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q47
GO TO Q44
43. How many months do you expect to work at your current main job in calendar year
2018?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER]
[ENTER MONTHS]
MJ118
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q46
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q47
44. Working your usual hours at your current main job, approximately what is your
[INSERT APPROPRIATE WORD(S) FROM MJ105: Hourly/Daily/Weekly/Bi-weekly/Semi-
monthly (every two weeks)/Monthly/Yearly] gross salary or earnings, before taxes
and deductions? (including gratuities, commission and other earnings)?
[ENTER SALARY]
MJ106
8888888888. Don’t know → GO TO Q46
9999999999. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q47
GO TO Q46, IF Q36=DK or PN and Q40=HOURLY
GO TO Q47, IF Q40=YEARLY
45. Based on what you have told me, your total expected annual income from your current
main job before deductions is calculated to be $ amount . Does that sound about
right?
MJ107
1. Yes → GO TO Q47
2. No
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q47
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q47
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46. In that case, what is your approximate annual income from your current main job
before deductions including ANY tips OR commissions?
[ENTER ANNUAL INCOME]
MJ108
8888888888. Don’t know
9999999999. Prefer not to say
Thinking about your current main job, please rate the following statements as “not related”,
“somewhat related” or “very related”.
not
related
very
related DK PN
47. The general skills and abilities you acquired (For
example, communication skills, critical thinking,
problem solving)
1 2 3 88 99 MJ109
48. The subject-area knowledge you acquired
1 2 3 88 99 MJ110
49. Overall, how related is your current main job to the
program from which you graduated in (reporting
year)?
1 2 3 88 99 MJ111
GO TO Q51, IF Q38 = ANSWER #5 or #6
50. When you were selected for your current main job, what was the minimum level of
education needed to get the job?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: DO NOT READ LIST, ACCEPT ONE ANSWER ONLY]
MJ112
1. Less than high school
2. Some high school
3. High school diploma
4. Some non-University post-secondary (college, technical, or vocational)
5. Completed non-University post-secondary (college, technical, or vocational)
6. Some university
7. Completed bachelors degree
8. Completed graduate studies
9. [DO NOT USE] 10. Professional degree (only includes: Medicine (MD), Law (LLB), and Dentistry (DDS))
77. Other (specify) [MJ112_77] .
88. Don’t know 99. Prefer not to say
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The next questions ask about any financial assistance you may have accessed at any point as a post-
secondary student.
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Have you ever received financial assistance for education-related expenses from the following sources?
Yes No DK PN
51. Government student loans 1 0 88 99 FI100
52. Scholarships, awards or bursaries 1 0 88 99 FI102
53. Family assistance or loans 1 0 88 99 FI104
54. Non-government loans from financial institutions (banks)
(that is, bank loans, credit cards, credit lines, etcetera)
1 0 88 99 FI106
GO TO Q55, IF Q51=YES
GO TO Q57, IF Q52=YES
GO TO Q58, IF Q53=YES
GO TO Q60, IF Q54=YES
GO TO Q61
55. At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you owe from all
government student loans accumulated during your entire post-secondary education?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER]
[ENTER AMOUNT, NO DECIMALS]
FI101
88888888. Don’t know
99999999. Prefer not to say
56. What was your last month’s payment for all government student loans?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER]
[ENTER AMOUNT, NO DECIMALS]
FI109
88888888. Don’t know
99999999. Prefer not to say
GO TO Q57, IF Q52=YES
GO TO Q58, IF Q53=YES
GO TO Q60, IF Q54=YES
GO TO Q61
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57. In total, approximately how much did you receive in scholarships, awards and/or
bursaries during your post-secondary studies?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER]
[ENTER AMOUNT, NO DECIMALS]
FI103
88888888. Don’t know
99999999. Prefer not to say
GO TO Q58, IF Q53=YES
GO TO Q60, IF Q54=YES
GO TO Q61
58. At the time of your graduation, approximately how much did you receive from your
family for education-related financial assistance that you did not need to repay?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER]
[ENTER AMOUNT, NO DECIMALS]
FI108
88888888. Don’t know
99999999. Prefer not to say
59. At the time of your graduation, approximately how much education-related financial
assistance did you have to pay back to your family?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER]
[ENTER AMOUNT, NO DECIMALS]
FI105
88888888. Don’t know
99999999. Prefer not to say
GO TO Q60, IF Q54=YES
GO TO Q61
60. At the time of your graduation, approximately what did you owe as a result of
education-related borrowing from all non-government, financial institutions (banks)
sources? This amount does NOT include what you owe for government sponsored
student loans or relatives.
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: ROUND TO THE NEAREST WHOLE NUMBER]
[ENTER AMOUNT, NO DECIMALS]
FI107
88888888. Don’t know
99999999. Prefer not to say
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BACKGROUND AND DEMOGRAPHICS
The following background and demographic questions are asked only to assist in classifying your
responses, and are not used in any way to identify you. Any information you provide is kept strictly
confidential.
61. Which city or town were you living in when you first applied for post-secondary
studies, not including adult upgrading?
[INTERVIEWER PROMPT: DO NOT READ]
BG103
1. Edmonton
2. Calgary
3. Lethbridge
4. Red Deer
5. Grande Prairie
6. Medicine Hat
7. Fort McMurray
55. Elsewhere in Alberta (specify) [BG103_55] .
66. Elsewhere in Canada (specify province/territory) [BG103_66] .
77. Outside Canada (specify country) [BG103_77] .
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
62. In what year did you begin post-secondary studies, not including adult upgrading?
[INTERVIEWER PROMPT: If asked for confirmation on the question – “We are asking
about the first time you entered post-secondary studies which may not have been
your most recent degree however, we would like you to exclude any adult upgrading
from your response”]
[ENTER FOUR DIGIT YEAR]
BG104
8888. Don’t know
9999. Prefer not to say
63. Have you permanently relocated to a different city or town since the time of your
graduation from (provider name ) ?
BG105
1. Yes
2. No
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
NOTE: FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, GO TO Q67, IF Q63 <> Yes
GO TO Q65, IF Q63 <> Yes
[Note: If respondent has relocated more than once, enter where they are now]
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64. Which city or town did you relocate to?
[INTERVIEWER NOTE: DO NOT READ]
BG107
1. Edmonton
2. Calgary
3. Lethbridge
4. Red Deer
5. Grande Prairie
6. Medicine Hat
7. Fort McMurray
55. Elsewhere in Alberta (specify) [BG107_55] .
66. Elsewhere in Canada (specify province/territory) [BG107_66] .
77. Outside Canada (specify country) [BG107_77] .
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
[NOTE: FOR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS, GO TO Q67]
65. What is your gender? DG100
1. Male
2. Female
3. A gender identity not listed here
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
66. What is your current age?
[ENTER AGE]
DG101
8888. Don’t know
9999. Prefer not to say
67. What was your marital status when you started the (program name) .
program? Were you …?
DG102
1. Single (never married)
2. Married or living with partner
3. Divorced/Separated/Widowed
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
68. When you started the (program name) program how many
dependents (including dependent adults) were you responsible for?
[ENTER NUMBER]
DG103
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
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69. Do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal person? DG104
1. Yes
2. No → GO TO Q71
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q71
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q71
70. Are you…? DG105
1. Status Indian
2. Non-status Indian
3. Inuit
4. Métis
77. Other (Specify) [DG105_77] .
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
71. When you started the (program name) program, did you consider
yourself to be a person with a disability (that is, someone with a long-term physical,
mental or learning disability that limits the kind or amount of paid work that they can
do)?
DG107
1. Yes
2. No → GO TO Q73
88. Don’t know → GO TO Q73
99. Prefer not to say → GO TO Q73
72. What is the nature of your disability?
DG108
77. Please Describe [DG108_77] .
88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
73. Is there anything about your education or work experience that you would like to
add, for example, any information about your experience that has not been covered
in this survey?
DG110
1. Yes (specify) [DG110_01] . 2. No 88. Don’t know
99. Prefer not to say
[NOTE: FOR PRIVATE VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS, GO TO END SURVEY 2]
GO TO END SURVEY 2, IF Q32=NO or DK or PN
GO TO END SURVEY 2, IF Q37=YES or DK or PN
[END SURVEY 1]
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Telephone Script
QEI1.The Ministry is also interested in the opinions of employers of recent post-secondary graduates. We
would like to interview your work supervisor with the intention of collecting information about how well the
post-secondary system is meeting the needs of employers. This survey is NOT to evaluate your individual job
performance.
By participating in the survey, you will contribute to the understanding of Alberta employer needs and help
future students be more career-ready. When the survey is completed, you will be entered in another draw
to win one of three gift cards that are worth $200 each, which you could receive, provided that you answer
a skill-testing question. Would you provide your supervisor’s name and business contact information?
[Interviewer Prompt if asked when the gift card winners will be notified. “The draw will take place
on May 21st, 2018 and the winners will be notified shortly thereafter. “]
1.Yes gives contact information Go to QEI1b.
2. No QEI1a.
3. Ask permission/call later Link to employer call back
4. Don’t know QEI1a.
5. Refused QEI1a.
QEI1a We understand you may be reluctant to provide your supervisors contact information without their
consent. We would like to emphasise at this time that the information we are seeking is about how well the
post-secondary system is meeting the needs of EMPLOYERS, and NOT to evaluate your individual job
performance.
Would you be willing to ask your supervisor for permission to provide us with their name and business
contact information?
1. Yes gives contact information Go to QEI1b.
2. No Go to end of survey script
3. Ask permission/call later Link to employer call back
4. Don’t know Go to end of survey script
5. Refused Go to end of survey script
QEI1b. Thank you, may I have their:
1. First name: 2. Last name: 3. Phone number: 4. Email address:
Online Script
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The Ministry is also interested in the opinions of employers of recent post-secondary graduates. We would
like to interview your work supervisor with the intention of collecting information about how well the post-
secondary system is meeting the needs of employers, not to evaluate your individual job performance.
The survey results will help the Ministry and Institutions better prepare students to meet the needs of today’s
diverse economy. When the survey is completed, you will be entered in another draw to win one of three
gift cards that are worth $200 each, which you could receive, provided that you answer a skill-testing
question. Would you provide your supervisor’s name and business contact information?
Firstname:
Lastname:
Phone number:
Email Address:
[END SURVEY 2]
We’ve reached the end of the survey and I would like to thank you very much for your participation.
Have a good day/night. Good bye.
Your responses were successfully submitted. Thank you for your participation. You may now close your
browser.
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Addendum: Skills & Abilit ies / Preparedness Descriptors
Provide definitions in pop-up when respondent hovers over terms…
Job-specific knowledge gained during
post-secondary education.
Offer examples such as knowledge of statistics, patient care,
teaching methods, etc.
Verbal communication skills Provide the following definition of spoken communication skills: The ability to effectively listen and use speech to give
and exchange thoughts and information.
Specialized tool, machine, equipment or
software skills
Provide examples of knowledge of a particular software
program, or of how to operate machinery specific to a particular job
Research skills Provide the following definition of research skills: The ability
to identify a problem, determine what sorts of informational
resources are needed to respond to the problem, find those resources efficiently, evaluate the gathered information for
quality and relevance, and use the information effectively to
address the problem.
Intercultural communication skills Provide the following definition of intercultural skills: The
ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with
people of other cultures, so that cultural rules, norms, and
expectations of the relationship are not violated significantly.
Ability to learn independently Provide the following definition of the ability to learn
independently: The ability to self-identify knowledge or
skills gaps and proactively seek to solve them. This ability may include the following types of learning:
• training in job-related health and safety;
• obtaining and updating credentials; and learning about
new equipment, procedures, products and services. Written communication skills Provide the following definition of written communication
skills: The ability to effectively read and write to give and
exchange thoughts and information.
Critical thinking skills Provide the following definition of critical thinking skills:
Critical thinking means making reasoned judgments that are
logical and well thought out. It is a way of thinking in which you don't simply accept all arguments and conclusions you
are exposed to but rather have an attitude involving
questioning such arguments and conclusions.
Ability to work well with others Provide the following definition of ability to work well with others: The set of abilities enabling a person to interact
positively and work effectively with others.
Ability to take initiative Provide the following definition of ability to take initiative:
In a workplace setting, this means the ability to identify work that needs to be done without instruction, and doing that
work without being asked to do so.
Effective time management skills Provide the following definition of time management skills: The Ability to meet work targets in a timely manner. Also
includes coming to work on time.
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Ability to work independently Provide the following definition of ability to work
independently: The self-discipline to meet work targets while
working alone.
Problem-solving skills Provide the following definition of problem-solving skills: The ability to work through the details of a difficult or
complex problem to find a solution.
Work-related computer skills Provide the following definition of work-related computer
skills: The knowledge and ability to utilize computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering
levels from elementary use to programming and advanced
problem solving.
Mathematical skills Provide the following definition of mathematical skills:
Mathematical skills refers to the use of numbers and the
ability to think in quantitative terms.