California · Taxation

Best Taxation institutions in California, ranked by earnings

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
22
offering CIP 52.16
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
327
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$26,873
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
54%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Accountants and Auditors
$104,710
BLS OEWS 2024

22 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
87
2Irvine Valley College
Irvine Public
3457%
3California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton Public
2470%
4Mt San Antonio College
Walnut Public
1945%
5Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills Public
1846%
6California State University - Northridge
Northridge Public
1757%
7San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton Public
1635%
8California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo Public
1486%
9American River College
Sacramento Public
1137%
10San Jose State University
San Jose Public
1169%
11University of San Diego
San Diego Private not-for-profit
1084%$26,035
12Butte College
Oroville Public
945%
13Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga Public
936%
14MiraCosta College
Oceanside Public
841%
15University of Southern California
Los Angeles Private not-for-profit
892%$26,873
16Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles Public
729%
17Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa Public
748%
18Norco College
Norco Public
642%
19Chabot College
Hayward Public
547%
20Golden West College
Huntington Beach Public
449%
21Citrus College
Glendora Public
241%
22Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles Private not-for-profit
179%$36,488

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
173,370
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$104,710
median $96,360
Best-paying metro
$128,730
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Related careers

Accountants and Auditors
$104,710 avg · 173,370 jobs
Tax Preparers
$69,980 avg · 10,700 jobs
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
$79,870 avg · 8,080 jobs
Financial Examiners
$118,360 avg · 3,690 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 $104,710 (median $96,360), across about 173,370 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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).

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