Jobs
Pick a Job to See Pay, Outlook, and Degree Paths
Each card below is one job with its own federal pay data and a guide to getting hired.
- Start Here Masters in Taxation Jobs $83,680 median pay
- Entry Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Outlook
- 5 percent (faster than the average)
- Tax Attorney Career $159,670 median pay
- Entry Education
- Doctoral degree
- Outlook
- 5 percent (faster than the average)
- Tax Accountant Jobs $83,680 median pay
- Entry Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Outlook
- 5 percent (faster than the average)
Occupations
Taxation Occupations Compared
These are the 5 occupations our research linked to taxation, tax accounting, and tax law degrees. 3 of them accept an associate degree, a bachelor's degree, or no degree as the usual way in. The other 2 lean on a master's or doctoral degree, which is worth knowing before you choose a program level.
| Occupation | Median Pay | Jobs | Usual Entry Level | Outlook, 2025 to 2035 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Managers | $166,570 | 841,710 | Bachelor's | 10 percent |
| Lawyers | $159,670 | 754,500 | Doctoral | 5 percent |
| Accountants and Auditors | $83,680 | 1,449,500 | Bachelor's | 5 percent |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $62,370 | 56,610 | Bachelor's | -1 percent |
| Tax Preparers | $54,920 | 76,480 |
Pay
Median Pay by Occupation
The ten highest-paying occupations on the list, with accountants and auditors highlighted.
Sources
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