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Master’s Degrees in Taxation

1,297 Yearly Graduations
$73,839 Median Salary
52% Women
There are 77 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in taxation. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 35% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 6.6% of taxation graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Taxation Majors

In 2020-2021, 1,297 master's degrees were awarded to taxation majors. This makes it the 12th 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
Basic Certificate 176
Graduate Certificate 53
Undergraduate Certificate 8
Associate Degree 8
Bachelor’s Degree 5

Earnings of Taxation Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in taxation is $73,839. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. 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

The data on debt ranges for taxation majors who have their master's degree is not available.

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at Baruch. Of these students, 62% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Golden Gate University - San Francisco

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

Golden Gate University - San Francisco is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at Golden Gate University - San Francisco. About 49% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Villanova University

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

Villanova University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at Villanova. Of these students, 52% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Mississippi

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

University of Mississippi comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at Ole Miss. About 48% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

DePaul University

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

DePaul University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. The taxation program at DePaul University awarded 54 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at UW Seattle. About 60% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of North Texas

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

The 7th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Texas. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at UNT. Of these students, 60% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Florida Atlantic University

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

Florida Atlantic University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at FAU. Of these students, 40% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

California State University - Northridge comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 2020-2021 academic year, 34 people received their master's degree in taxation from CSUN. About 62% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

St John's University - New York

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

St John's University - New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. The taxation program at St John's University - New York awarded 33 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Denver

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

University of Denver is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. The taxation program at University of Denver awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 58% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University at Albany

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

University at Albany comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at UAlbany. Of these students, 57% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Bentley University

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

Bentley University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at Bentley. Of these students, 50% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

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

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. The taxation program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

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

The 13th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Methodist University. 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. The taxation program at Southern Methodist University awarded 26 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 38% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Suffolk University

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

The 16th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Suffolk University. 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. The taxation program at Suffolk University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in taxation. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 54% were women and 33% 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 comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their master's degree in taxation from WSU. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.

#17

Gonzaga University

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

The 17th most popular school in the country for taxation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Gonzaga University. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at Gonzaga. About 46% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
23 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in taxation. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to taxation majors at USC. Of these students, 48% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Taxation Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Taxation 1,297

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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