Master’s Degrees in Taxation
Education Levels of Taxation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 968 people earned their master's degree in taxation. This makes it the 96th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in taxation at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 968 |
Graduate Certificate | 73 |
Earnings of Taxation Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in taxation is $79,313. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $70,832 to a high of $86,430.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for taxation students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in taxation. About 51.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 468 |
Women | 500 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of taxation master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 176 |
Black or African American | 41 |
Hispanic or Latino | 100 |
White | 497 |
International Students | 72 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 82 |
Most Popular Taxation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in taxation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for taxation students seekinga master's degree is Baruch College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 112 people received their master's degree in taxation from Baruch. About 64% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Baruch graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,313.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,088 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,815 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their master's degree in taxation from Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women. Data shows that Golden Gate University - San Francisco graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,313.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Villanova University. Each year, around 11,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,261 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their master's degree in taxation from Villanova. About 52% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Villanova University taxation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,313.
University of Mississippi is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,252 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their master's degree in taxation from Ole Miss. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. University of Mississippi taxation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,313.
The 5th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 21,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,379 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,135 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their master's degree in taxation from DePaul. About 65% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that DePaul graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,313.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in taxation from UW Seattle. About 56% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in taxation at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 79,313.
University of North Texas comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in taxation. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in taxation from UNT. Of these students, 53% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,313.
The 8th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in taxation from FAU. Of these students, 41% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,313.
California State University - Northridge is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in taxation from CSUN. About 53% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - Northridge taxation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,313.
The 10th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is St John's University - New York. Roughly 20,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in taxation from STJ. About 46% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in taxation at St John's University - New York make a median salary of 79,313.
The 11th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in taxation from DU. About 75% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Denver taxation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,313.
University at Albany is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in taxation from UAlbany. Of these students, 61% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in taxation at University at Albany make a median salary of 79,313.
The 13th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bentley University. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,720 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in taxation from Bentley. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in taxation at Bentley University make a median salary of 79,313.
The 13th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in taxation from UMN Twin Cities. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities taxation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,313.
Southern Methodist University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in taxation. Each year, around 12,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in taxation from SMU. Of these students, 76% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Southern Methodist University taxation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,313.
Suffolk University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in taxation. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in taxation from Suffolk. About 80% of this group were women, and 80% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Suffolk University taxation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,313.
The 17th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in taxation from ASU - Tempe. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,313.
Weber State University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. Each year, around 29,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in taxation from WSU. About 35% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Weber State University taxation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $79,313.
Gonzaga University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in taxation. Each year, around 7,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,841 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in taxation from Gonzaga. Of these students, 44% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Gonzaga graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,313.
University of Southern California is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in taxation from USC. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $79,313.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to taxation that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Business Administration & Management | 120,872 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 41,157 |
Accounting | 15,888 |
Business & Commerce | 9,096 |
Corporate Communications | 8,301 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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