One of the most important decisions a student makes when moving out of high school is definitely choosing the right university program. Choosing the right program is actually more important than choosing the right university. Most post-secondary institutions in Canada can provide a quality education, but not every program can open the doors to a good career.
Average salary and job prospects often weigh heavily on this decision. The following table ranks university programs by average salary, based on the most recent study of the Canadian job market. Unsurprisingly, engineering came up on top of the list, and Arts & Humanities came up on the bottom.
10 Highest Average Salaries by Field of Study
10 Lowest Average Salaries by Field of Study
The data for females follows a similar trend. If you would like to see the average salary for other university programs, please see the link in the reference at the bottom of the page. For more detailed analysis of any university program including information like % of graduates who find a suitable job and job trends, you can use the following website（www.jobbank.gc.ca/career-planning). Stay tuned to our Wechat for more detailed analysis of overall job trends in Canada and China.
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Reference
2020 Statistics Canada Study, found at: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-626-x/11-626-x2020018-eng.htm