Tax Law Master’s Degrees
There are 29 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Tax Law. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 17.1% of Tax Law graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Tax Law Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 760 people earned theirTax Law majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Tax Law at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 756 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Tax Law Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Tax Law of $93,383 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $93,383 |
| 5 years | $107,509 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 57.9% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 368 |
| Women | 268 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Tax Law graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 48.3% |
| Asian | 42 | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 69 | 10.8% |
| International Students | 109 | 17.1% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 17.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Tax Law Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Tax Law. Learn more about the most popular below:
Georgetown University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Tax Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Tax Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Villanova University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. This school awarded 72 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. This school awarded 61 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Francisco comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Tax Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Washington University in St Louis is a popular choice for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 30 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Tax Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Tax Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola Marymount University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. This school awarded 20 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Tax Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Diego comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Baltimore is a popular choice for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Tax Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Thomas M Cooley Law School is a popular choice for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Taft University System is a popular choice for Tax Law majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Tax Law in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Golden Gate University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Tax Law. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Tax Law from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Tax Law here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Tax Law that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | 4,628 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1,567 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 1,204 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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