In 2011 an estimated 59% of those aged 25 to 64 in Brandon reported a university or college certificate, diploma or degree and 86% of the population aged 25 to 64 have a high school graduation certificate or higher.
One of Brandon’s most significant advantages is local access to post-secondary institutions. There are over 3,000 students in Brandon University alone, with Faculties of Arts, Education, Graduate Studies, Science, a School of Health Studies, and a renowned School of Music. And the Manitoba Emergency Services College is a great example in terms of a one-of a kind educational opportunity in Manitoba.
Brandon’s Education & Training Institutions
Post Secondary Enrollment Statistics
Income by Education Levels 2011
| Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree City of Brandon (CY 2011) | |||
| Highest Certificate, diploma or degree (Population 25 to 64 years) | Brandon CY 2011 | ||
| No. | % | ||
| No Certificate, diploma or degree | 3,260 | 14 | |
| High School certificate or equivalent | 6,575 | 27 | |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 3,085 | 13 | |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 5,270 | 22 | |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 5,720 | 24 | |
| Total Population 25 to 64 | 23,910 | 100 | |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey
| Canadian Comparison of Educational Attainment Aged 24 to 64 Years 2011 | |||
| Brandon (CY) | Canada | Manitoba | |
| Total population aged 24 to 64 years | 23,910 | 22,935,460 | 623,940 |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 14% | 13% | 17% |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 27% | 23% | 26% |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 13% | 12% | 11% |
| College, CEGEP, certificate of diploma | 22% | 21% | 19% |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 24% | 31% | 27% |
| Total - Post Secondary Graduates | 59% | 64% | 57% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey
