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 schools below stand out for the salaries their taxation graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying taxation schools.
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Below are the schools whose taxation graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in taxation, no school beat Cuny Bernard M Baruch College this year. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public school located in the city of New York. Early-career taxation graduates from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College make a median of around $127,153 per year.
Fordham University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in taxation, landing the #2 spot this year. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Early-career taxation graduates from Fordham University make a median of around $124,228 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Hofstra University one of the highest-paying schools for taxation. Set 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 produces some of the highest-paid graduates in taxation, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a public institution. Students who complete the taxation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $123,372.
St Johns University New York produces some of the highest-paid graduates in taxation, landing the #5 spot this year. 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.
Pace University New York came in at #6 for taxation graduate earnings this year. Set 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.
Suny College At Old Westbury earned the #7 position for taxation graduate earnings this year. Suny College At Old Westbury is a public school located in the suburb of Old Westbury. Students who complete the taxation program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,338.
This list is compiled 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 · 7 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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