Masters in Taxation Rankings

Masters in Taxation Programs, Ranked and Reviewed in 2027

Compare 78 master's in taxation programs at 59 schools, from the Master of Science in Taxation to the Master of Taxation. Every program is scored on tax specialization, tax subject coverage, hands-on tax practice, cost, graduate earnings, credential alignment, track record, and program reputation.

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The Master of Science in Taxation (MST), Master of Taxation (MTax), Master of Business Taxation (MBT) and Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation are different degrees. These lists separate them by title.

Top Master's in Taxation Programs in 2027

Scored on eight factors, with program details checked on each school's own pages in October 2026. Short forms on the top card: the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Rank 1

Score

77.6

out of 100

California State University-Fullerton

Master of Science in Taxation

  • On Campus
  • Public
  • California
  • AACSB Accredited

What Stands Out

The lead lecturer in Fullerton's taxation program spent 32 years as a tax partner at EY. The business college holds dual AACSB accreditation in business and accounting, and the program welcomes students from any undergraduate major. You can volunteer with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and prepare returns for Orange County residents, and the degree meets California's 150-hour CPA requirement.

Cost per Credit
$420federal data
Credits
30
Graduate Pay
$117,922
  • Cost10 / 10
  • Credential Alignment10 / 10
  • Tax Specialization8.4 / 10
View the Full Ranking for California State University-Fullerton Read Our Review of California State University-Fullerton M.S. Taxation

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Masters in Taxation Programs by State

Programs are based in 26 states. If you study online, you can often enroll from anywhere, and in-state rates can be lower.

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Programs Based in Each State

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How We Verify

How We Verify and Score Every Program

Every figure traces to a school page, a federal dataset, or an accreditor's list.

  1. Find Every Taxation Program

    We built the list from the federal Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and school program pages, then kept every master's degree in taxation we could verify.

  2. Verify on the School's Own Pages

    Researchers read each school's program, tuition, and admissions pages in October 2026. Every review links the pages we used.

  3. Check Credentials

    We record business accreditation and the CPA or Enrolled Agent paths each program says it supports.

  4. Score and Rank

    Each program earns a Program Score from published weighted factors, then ranks against other master's programs.

  • Tax Specialization15%
  • Tax Subject Coverage15%
  • Hands-On Tax Practice10%
  • Cost20%
  • Graduate Earnings10%
  • Credential Alignment10%
  • Track Record10%
  • Program Reputation10%

Data as of October 16, 2026. Read the full methodology

Careers and Pay

What Taxation Graduates Earn

Federal wage data for two of the most common roles. Pay depends on the job, the state, and your experience.

Accountants and Auditors, United States $83,680median/yr ($40.23/hr)
$56,020 $144,090
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025
Tax Preparers, United States $54,920median/yr ($26.40/hr)
$33,760 $99,270
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025
Lawyers, United States $159,670median/yr ($76.76/hr)
$78,360 $351,600
Box shows the 25th to 75th percentile. Line spans the 10th to 90th percentile. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions About Master's in Taxation Degrees

Can You Earn a Master's in Taxation Fully Online?
Yes. 40 of the 78 programs we verified are fully online. Another 1 is online with a limited campus requirement. See the 100% online list for programs with no campus visits.

How Much Does a Master's in Taxation Cost?
The median price in our data is $1,252 per credit for a master's degree. Where schools publish credits and a rate, the median total tuition is $37,650. Sort by price on the cheapest programs list.

Do Master's in Taxation Programs Require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)?
17 of the 78 master's programs we verified do not require the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) or waive it under stated conditions. The no-GRE list ranks them.

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