Most of the Swan Hills population possess High school diploma or equivalent. This accounts for 38.65% of the population. No certificate, diploma or degree account for 30.43% of the Swan Hills population. Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma account for 16.43% of the Swan Hills population. College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma account for 10.63% of the Swan Hills population. Bachelor's degree account for 3.86% of the Swan Hills population.
In Canada, education is seen as the most desirable route to earning a decent living and to enhancing personal growth and happiness. Educated people not only earn higher incomes but also contribute disproportionally to business innovation, productivity, and national economic performance. There is a strong and direct relationship between investments in education, educational attainment, and economic growth. A 2003 multi-country study from the European Commission found that if the national average educational attainment level is increased by a single year, aggregate productivity increases by 6.2 per cent right away, and by a further 3.1 per cent in the long run. Recent evidence also suggests that educated people make decisions that lead to healthier and longer lives. Education drives success.
| Statistic | Percentage |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 38.65 % |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 30.43 % |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 16.43 % |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 10.63 % |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.86 % |