2026 Best Taxation Schools in the New England Region

Taxation is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their taxation programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for taxation students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Taxation Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Taxation in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall taxation education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Taxation

1

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

18 Taxation Degrees Awarded

$79,313 Median Starting Salary

Bentley University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in taxation. Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 18 taxation degrees were awarded at Bentley University in the most recent year. Taxation graduates of Bentley University earn a median of $79,313 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,476. Get the full taxation details for Bentley University

2

Northeastern University Global Network
Boston, MA

10 Taxation Degrees Awarded

$94,478 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong taxation program will find one at Northeastern University Global Network, which ranked #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University Global Network awarded about 10 taxation degrees in the most recent data year. Taxation graduates of Northeastern University Global Network earn a median of $94,478 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,055 to complete this degree. See the full taxation program report for Northeastern University Global Network

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.