Top 20 Degree Programs in Ontario

Last weekend 118,000 people attended the Ontario Universities Fair at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. When I attended last year, it was very obvious to me what the popular universities are just by assessing the number of individuals at each booth. However, I was curious to know what the popular programs were.

So here are the top 20 degree programs for high schools students, by application volume, in Ontario for 2011 (the application numbers are in brackets):

1.     Arts (131,551)

2.     Science (80,559)

3.     Business Administration (58,664)

4.     Engineering (32,641)

5.     Physical and Health Education (16,484)

6.     Fine and Applied Arts (12,807)

7.     Nursing (12,129)

8.     Other Degrees (8,595)

9.     Education (8,096)

10.   Mathematics (5,538)

11.   Other Administration (4,233)

12.   Social Work (4,220)

13.   Family and Consumer Study (3,743)

14.   Environmental Studies (3,655)

15.   Journalism (3,383)

16.   Architecture (2,343)

17.   Music (2,163)

18.   Landscape Architecture (369)

19.   Agriculture (326)

20.   Forestry (96)

Note the application numbers are not individual applicants. For instance, one high school student can submit multiple applications to several programs.

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What to Study at University?

I know that it can be daunting with over 1,000 undergraduate programs to choose from. Remember, however, if you are still undecided or confused, you really don’t have to make a decision right now. In your first year in university, you can always take courses you’re interested in and then you will be in a better position to make a degree/program/major decision in your second year. You’re not likely to lose any of the credits you take in the first year since most universities will allow you to take courses outside your major or specialization.  

Here are 4 databases to search for a university program. They all have the same information, but it's displayed differently.  Start clicking! Good luck!

Association of Canadian Universities

Canadian Universities Net

School Finder

Campus Starter