Massachusetts · Taxation

Best colleges for Taxation in Massachusetts

Ranked by graduates a year

Bentley University, Boston University and Suffolk University award the most Taxation degrees and certificates in Massachusetts: 16, 7 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 3 Massachusetts colleges offer Taxation and award 24 degrees and certificates a year in all.

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
3
offering CIP 52.16
States offered
32
with a program page
Degrees / yr
24
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,895
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
79%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Accountants and Auditors
$107,170
BLS OEWS May 2025

3 institutions offering Taxation in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Bentley University
Waltham Private not-for-profit
—1687%$31,677—
2Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit
—789%$21,956—
3Suffolk University
Boston Private not-for-profit
—161%$28,895—

Colleges awarding the most Taxation degrees in Massachusetts

Top 3 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Bentley University
Waltham Private not-for-profit
16Not reported
2Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit
7Not reported
3Suffolk University
Boston Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

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 Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
46,230
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$107,170
median $99,460
Best-paying metro
$108,660
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Related careers

Accountants and Auditors
$107,170 avg · 46,230 jobs
Tax Preparers
$58,230 avg · 1,500 jobs
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
$83,490 avg · 1,260 jobs
Financial Examiners
$121,700 avg · 950 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Taxation programs in Massachusetts.

Which Massachusetts colleges award the most Taxation degrees?+

Bentley University (16 graduates a year), Boston University (7 graduates a year) and Suffolk University (1 graduate a year) award the most Taxation degrees and certificates in Massachusetts, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 3 Massachusetts colleges offer Taxation.

How much do Accountants and Auditors earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in Massachusetts is $107,170 (median $99,460), across about 46,230 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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