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2023 Most Focused Colleges for Taxation

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Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 1,547 people earned their degree in taxation, making the major the 220th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, taxation graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $77,471 and had an average of $0 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major” ranking, we looked at 83 colleges that offer a degree in taxation. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their taxation program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.

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Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major

The colleges and universities below are the best for taxation students.

Top 25 Most Focused Colleges for Taxation

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Golden Gate University - San Francisco
San Francisco, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Golden Gate University - San Francisco. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. Golden Gate University - San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 100 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Taxation at Golden Gate University - San Francisco

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Taft University System
Denver, Colorado

Out of the 83 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major that were part of this year’s ranking, Taft University System landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Denver, Colorado, this small private for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified ’s taxation students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Taft University System Taxation Report

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Walsh College
Troy, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Walsh College. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major. This small school is located in Troy, Michigan, and it awarded 17 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Taxation at Walsh College

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Goldey - Beacom College
Wilmington, Delaware

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Goldey - Beacom College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. This small school is located in Wilmington, Delaware, and it awarded 12 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Taxation at Goldey - Beacom College

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Baruch College
New York, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Baruch College. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 112 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Baruch College Taxation Report

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Bentley University
Waltham, Massachusetts

Bentley University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking. Bentley University is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 27 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full Bentley Taxation Report

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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking, coming in at #7. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It awarded 70 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Taxation at Villanova University

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Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts

Suffolk University ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. Suffolk is a medium-sized school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 25 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Suffolk University Taxation Report

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SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, New York

SUNY Old Westbury landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking. SUNY Old Westbury is located in Old Westbury, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 ’s taxation degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Taxation at SUNY Old Westbury

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Bryant University
Smithfield, Rhode Island

With a ranking of #10, Bryant University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. Bryant University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Smithfield, Rhode Island. It awarded 12 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Taxation at Bryant

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington

Gonzaga University ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. Gonzaga is a medium-sized school located in Spokane, Washington that handed out 24 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Taxation at Gonzaga University

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking, coming in at #12. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 56 diplomas to qualified ’s taxation students in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Ole Miss Taxation Report

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DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois

DePaul University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking. This large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 54 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Taxation at DePaul

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Le Moyne College
Syracuse, New York

Le Moyne College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking, coming in at #14. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s taxation degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Taxation at LeMoyne

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Robert Morris University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking. RMU is a small school located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania that handed out 13 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Taxation at Robert Morris University

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University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut

University of New Haven did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking, coming in at #16. University of New Haven is a medium-sized school located in West Haven, Connecticut that handed out 17 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of New Haven Taxation Report

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St John’s University - New York landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking. STJ is located in Queens, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 ’s taxation degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Taxation at STJ

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Yeshiva University
New York, New York

Yeshiva University ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. Yeshiva is a medium-sized school located in New York, New York that handed out 15 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Taxation at Yeshiva University

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. FDU is a small school located in Madison, New Jersey that handed out 7 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Taxation at FDU

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University of San Diego
San Diego, California

University of San Diego did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking, coming in at #20. San Diego, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s taxation degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full USD Taxation Report

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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

University of Denver did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking, coming in at #21. DU is a fairly large school located in Denver, Colorado that handed out 31 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full DU Taxation Report

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With a ranking of #22, Southern Methodist University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. SMU is located in Dallas, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 26 ’s taxation degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Taxation at Southern Methodist University

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University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

University of Baltimore came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking. UB is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Baltimore Taxation Report

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major ranking. University at Albany is located in Albany, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 ’s taxation degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Taxation at UAlbany

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

With a ranking of #25, Pace University - New York did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Taxation Major list. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 23 ’s taxation degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Taxation at Pace University - New York

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