Pennsylvania · Taxation

Best colleges for Taxation in Pennsylvania

Ranked by graduates a year

Temple University, Villanova University and Widener University award the most Taxation degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania: 20, 19 and 8 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 5 Pennsylvania colleges offer Taxation and award 55 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
5
offering CIP 52.16
States offered
32
with a program page
Degrees / yr
55
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,049
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Accountants and Auditors
$86,070
BLS OEWS May 2025

5 institutions offering Taxation in Pennsylvania

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
1Temple University
Philadelphia Public
—2075%——
2Villanova University
Villanova Private not-for-profit
—1992%$33,774—
3Widener University
Chester Private not-for-profit
—868%$29,049—
4Pennsylvania State University - World Campus
University Park Public Online
—734%——
5Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
—169%$26,034—

Colleges awarding the most Taxation degrees in Pennsylvania

Top 4 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)
1Temple University
Philadelphia Public
20Not reported
2Villanova University
Villanova Private not-for-profit
19Not reported
3Widener University
Chester Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
4Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Pennsylvania colleges offering Taxation
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Pennsylvania State University - World Campus (Online)University ParkPublic7

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 Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
54,290
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$86,070
median $79,000
Best-paying metro
$96,100
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

Related careers

Accountants and Auditors
$86,070 avg · 54,290 jobs
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
$62,930 avg · 3,540 jobs
Financial Examiners
$92,710 avg · 2,590 jobs
Tax Preparers
$66,780 avg · 2,010 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Taxation programs in Pennsylvania.

Which Pennsylvania colleges award the most Taxation degrees?+

Temple University (20 graduates a year), Villanova University (19 graduates a year) and Widener University (8 graduates a year) award the most Taxation degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 5 Pennsylvania colleges offer Taxation.

How much do Accountants and Auditors earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Accountants and Auditors in Pennsylvania is $86,070 (median $79,000), across about 54,290 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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