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Master’s Degrees in Taxation

1,297 Yearly Graduations
$73,839 Median Salary
52% Women
A master's degree in taxation is offered at 77 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.6% of taxation graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Taxation Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,297 students 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
Master’s Degree 1,297
Graduate Certificate 53

Earnings of Taxation Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in taxation is $73,839. 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 $68,111 to a high of $82,194.

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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 52.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 621
Women 676
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The racial-ethnic distribution of taxation master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 236
Black or African American 67
Hispanic or Latino 124
White 676
International Students 86
Other Races/Ethnicities 108
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There are 77 colleges that offer a master’s degree in taxation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Baruch College

New York, New York
112 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their master's degree in taxation from Baruch. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.

#2

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

San Francisco, California
95 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $19,620 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their master's degree in taxation from Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Of these students, 49% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
60 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,099 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 people received their master's degree in taxation from Villanova. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#4

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
56 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,934 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,938 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 people received their master's degree in taxation from Ole Miss. Of these students, 48% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
54 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,361 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,951 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at DePaul. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

52 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 people received their master's degree in taxation from UW Seattle. Of these students, 60% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
43 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 people received their master's degree in taxation from UNT. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
35 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their master's degree in taxation from FAU. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.

34 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. The taxation program at California State University - Northridge awarded 34 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
33 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $43,962 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,666 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at STJ. Of these students, 67% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
31 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at DU. Of these students, 58% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University at Albany

Albany, New York
30 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in taxation from UAlbany. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

26 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,464 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at SMU. Of these students, 38% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Bentley University

Waltham, Massachusetts
26 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,200 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their master's degree in taxation from Bentley. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#13

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
26 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 54% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts
25 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $41,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,450 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at Suffolk. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#17

Gonzaga University

Spokane, Washington
24 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $47,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,499 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in taxation from Gonzaga. Of these students, 46% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Weber State University

Ogden, Utah
24 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $5,329 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,880 per year. The taxation program at Weber State University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

24 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in taxation from ASU - Tempe. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#20

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
23 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 20th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. The taxation program at Portland State University awarded 23 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to taxation that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Business Administration & Management 122,843
Management Sciences & Methods 29,299
Accounting 18,187
Human Resource Management 9,750
Business & Commerce 8,488

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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