by our College Data Analytics Team
[Taxation](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/taxation/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a taxation degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 34 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying taxation schools.
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If you want to know which schools send taxation graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in taxation, no school beat Villanova University this year. Villanova University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. Students who complete the taxation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $159,674.
Students chasing top earnings in taxation will find them at American University, which ranked #2. American University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Taxation graduates of American University earn a median of about $122,587 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Golden Gate University San Francisco one of the highest-paying schools for taxation. Set in the city of San Francisco, Golden Gate University San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the taxation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $124,408.
Depaul University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in taxation, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, taxation degree recipients from Depaul University typically earn about $141,079 annually.
A rank of #5 makes Northeastern University one of the highest-paying schools for taxation. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the taxation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $149,550.
Northeastern University Global Network came in at #6 for taxation graduate earnings this year. Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Early-career taxation graduates from Northeastern University Global Network make a median of around $149,550 per year.
Thomas Jefferson University landed the #7 spot for taxation salaries this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Taxation graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of about $107,725 a year early in their careers.
California State University Northridge came in at #8 for taxation graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Northridge, California State University Northridge is a public institution. Taxation graduates of California State University Northridge earn a median of about $134,235 a year early in their careers.
Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration landed the #9 spot for taxation salaries this year. Located in the city of Troy, Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career taxation graduates from Walsh College Of Accountancy And Business Administration make a median of around $101,811 per year.
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for taxation. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. Early-career taxation graduates from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College make a median of around $127,153 per year.
Fordham University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying taxation schools. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career taxation graduates from Fordham University make a median of around $124,228 per year.
University Of Southern California landed the #12 spot for taxation salaries this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, taxation degree recipients from University Of Southern California typically earn about $125,124 annually.
Hofstra University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying taxation schools. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career taxation graduates from Hofstra University make a median of around $121,432 per year.
Suny At Albany earned the #14 position for taxation graduate earnings this year. Suny At Albany is a public school located in the city of Albany. After graduating, taxation degree recipients from Suny At Albany typically earn about $123,372 annually.
Bentley University landed the #15 spot for taxation salaries this year. Bentley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Early-career taxation graduates from Bentley University make a median of around $119,361 per year.
St Johns University New York ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying taxation schools. St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens. Taxation graduates of St Johns University New York earn a median of about $117,027 a year early in their careers.
Suffolk University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying taxation schools. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, taxation degree recipients from Suffolk University typically earn about $118,682 annually.
California State University Fullerton came in at #18 for taxation graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Fullerton, California State University Fullerton is a public institution. Taxation graduates of California State University Fullerton earn a median of about $102,210 a year early in their careers.
University Of Denver ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying taxation schools. University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. Students who complete the taxation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $120,969.
The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for taxation. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. Taxation graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of about $90,669 a year early in their careers.
Florida Atlantic University landed the #21 spot for taxation salaries this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. Early-career taxation graduates from Florida Atlantic University make a median of around $100,290 per year.
Georgia State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying taxation schools. Georgia State University is a public school located in the city of Atlanta. After graduating, taxation degree recipients from Georgia State University typically earn about $111,795 annually.
Pace University New York earned the #23 position for taxation graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the taxation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $86,579.
University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #24 spot for taxation salaries this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, taxation degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus typically earn about $104,152 annually.
Arizona State University came in at #25 for taxation graduate earnings this year. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Early-career taxation graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $102,512 per year.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their taxation graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 34 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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