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2026 Best Tax Law/Taxation Master’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
592 Tax Law/Taxation Degrees Awarded
$90,800 Avg Early-Career Salary

Tax Law/Taxation degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 33 schools to find the best for tax law/taxation students.

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Best Schools for Tax Law/Taxation in the United States

Below are the best tax law/taxation schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Tax Law/Taxation

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Leading the list is Georgetown University, our #1 school for tax law/taxation. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 120 tax law/taxation students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Tax Law/taxation graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $130,394 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in tax law/taxation from Georgetown University

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New York University
New York, NY

A rank of #2 makes New York University one of the top schools for tax law/taxation. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. New York University awarded about 94 tax law/taxation degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the tax law/taxation program make about $64,516 in their early career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. More information about a degree in tax law/taxation from New York University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in tax law/taxation, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Villanova University graduates 92% of students within six years. About 65 tax law/taxation degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Tax Law/taxation graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. See the full tax law/taxation program report for Villanova University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

A rank of #4 makes Boston University one of the top schools for tax law/taxation. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 49 tax law/taxation students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, tax law/taxation degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $113,679. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. Read more about the tax law/taxation program at Boston University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

A rank of #5 makes University Of Florida one of the top schools for tax law/taxation. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 68 tax law/taxation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their tax law/taxation degree from University Of Florida earn around $106,227 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. See the full tax law/taxation program report for University Of Florida

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Northwestern University came in at #6 for tax law/taxation this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Evanston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Northwestern University awarded about 44 tax law/taxation degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the tax law/taxation program make about $129,670 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. Get the full tax law/taxation details for Northwestern University

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University Of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA

University Of San Francisco landed the #7 spot for tax law/taxation this year. University Of San Francisco is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of San Francisco awarded about 50 tax law/taxation degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, tax law/taxation degree recipients from University Of San Francisco generally make around $122,124. University Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $23,935 in student loans. See the full tax law/taxation program report for University Of San Francisco

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University Of Connecticut came in at #8 for tax law/taxation this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 13 tax law/taxation degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, tax law/taxation degree recipients from University Of Connecticut generally make around $58,784. Students borrow a median of $23,637 to complete this degree. Read more about the tax law/taxation program at University Of Connecticut

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University Of San Diego earned the #9 position for tax law/taxation this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 13 tax law/taxation degrees were awarded at University Of San Diego in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, tax law/taxation degree recipients from University Of San Diego generally make around $108,016. Typical student debt for the program is $23,795. More information about a degree in tax law/taxation from University Of San Diego

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Washington University In St Louis earned the #10 position for tax law/taxation this year. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 30 tax law/taxation degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the tax law/taxation program make about $59,808 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree. Get the full tax law/taxation details for Washington University In St Louis

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best tax law/taxation schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 15 tax law/taxation degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Students who receive their tax law/taxation degree from University Of Miami earn around $75,849 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. More information about a degree in tax law/taxation from University Of Miami

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #12 spot for tax law/taxation this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. About 10 tax law/taxation degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their tax law/taxation degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $52,118 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $16,481 in student loans. See the full tax law/taxation program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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The University Of Alabama ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best tax law/taxation schools. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. About 21 tax law/taxation degrees were awarded at The University Of Alabama in the most recent year. Students who receive their tax law/taxation degree from The University Of Alabama earn around $86,616 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,496 to complete this degree. Get the full tax law/taxation details for The University Of Alabama

Other Tax Law/Taxation Degree Levels

Explore the best tax law/taxation schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Tax Law/Taxation
Associate's Degrees in Tax Law/Taxation
Bachelor's Degrees in Tax Law/Taxation
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 33 schools evaluated.

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