Graduates at the bachelor’s level or higher

In 2021, a record 69,990 degrees and diplomas were granted at the bachelor’s level or higher in Québec. The number of degrees granted was up by 11.8% from 2020 and reached a new high at all three levels:

• 42,384 at the undergraduate level (+8.0%)
• 16,779 at the master’s level (+21.2%)
• 2,463 at the doctoral level (+22.2%)

For the first time, the majority (51.0%) of doctorate degrees were awarded to women.