California · Taxation

Best institutions to study Taxation in California

The Taxation program focuses on the principles and practices of tax policy, compliance, and planning. It is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in tax-related fields, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary…

Institutions
26
offering CIP 52.16
States offered
32
with a program page
Degrees / yr
297
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,873
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Accountants and Auditors
$103,760
BLS OEWS May 2025

26 institutions offering Taxation in California

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Golden Gate University
San Francisco Private not-for-profit
62
2Mt San Antonio College
Walnut Public
2945%
3California State University - Northridge
Northridge Public
2457%
4California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton Public
1970%
5San Jose State University
San Jose Public
1769%
6Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills Public
1446%
7Norco College
Norco Public
1342%
8California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Public
1286%
9Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga Public
1236%
10Irvine Valley College
Irvine Public
1157%
11University of Southern California
Los Angeles Private not-for-profit
1092%$26,873
12Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Public
929%
13Chabot College
Hayward Public
847%
14East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park Public
837%
15San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton Public
835%
16Butte College
Oroville Public
745%
17Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa Public
748%
18El Camino Community College District
Torrance Public
542%
19MiraCosta College
Oceanside Public
541%
20University of San Diego
San Diego Private not-for-profit
584%$26,035
21American River College
Sacramento Public
437%
22Citrus College
Glendora Public
341%
23Moorpark College
Moorpark Public
244%
24Golden West College
Huntington Beach Public
149%
25Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles Private not-for-profit
179%$36,488
26Saddleback College
Mission Viejo Public
148%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.6%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~124,200
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$81,680
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingWritingMonitoring

What Accountants and Auditors earn in California

Jobs in California
175,360
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$103,760
median $97,050
Best-paying metro
$128,520
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Related careers

Accountants and Auditors
$103,760 avg · 175,360 jobs
Tax Preparers
$71,540 avg · 10,270 jobs
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
$81,910 avg · 8,610 jobs
Financial Examiners
$118,710 avg · 4,200 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Taxation programs in California.

How much do Accountants and Auditors earn in California?+

The average annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in California is $103,760 (median $97,050), across about 175,360 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Taxation program?+

The Taxation program focuses on the principles and practices of tax policy, compliance, and planning. It is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in tax-related fields, providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, critical thinking, active listening, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Accountants and Auditors?+

The national job outlook is about +4.6% growth with around 124,200 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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