In 2016 an estimated 57% of those aged 25 to 64 in Brandon reported a university or college certificate, diploma or degree and 87% 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 2016
| Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree City of Brandon (CY) 2016 | |||
| Highest Certificate, diploma or degree (Population 25 to 64 years) | Brandon (CY) 2016 | ||
| No. | % | ||
| No Certificate, diploma or degree | 3,330 | 13 | |
| High School certificate or equivalent | 7,525 | 30 | |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 2,260 | 9 | |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 5,810 | 23 | |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 6,335 | 25 | |
| Total Population 25 to 64 | 25,270 | 100 | |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census
| (2016) Canadian Comparison of Educational Attainment Aged 24 to 64 Years | |||
| Brandon (CY) | Canada | Manitoba | |
| Total population aged 24 to 64 years | 25,270 | 18,931,380 | 654,670 |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 13% | 11% | 14% |
| High school certificate or equivalent | 30% | 24% | 28% |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 9% | 11% | 8% |
| College, CEGEP, certificate of diploma | 23% | 22% | 21% |
| University certificate, diploma or degree | 25% | 32% | 28% |
| Total - Post Secondary Graduates | 57% | 65% | 58% |
Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census
