Rankings
Masters in Taxation Rankings in 2027
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Ranking Lists
25
Programs
78
Schools
59
States With Programs
26
Source: School program pages, verified October 2026
By Program Type
Rankings by Program Type
Master of Science, Master of Taxation, Master of Business Taxation, accounting and taxation, Master of Laws (LLM), analytics and international tax.
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Master of Science in Taxation
21 programs
Master of Science in Taxation (MST) programs in 2027, ranked on cost, tax coursework, hands-on practice and accreditation.
Top pick California State University-Fullerton
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Master of Taxation
8 programs
Master of Taxation programs (MTax) in 2027, ranked on cost, tax coursework, hands-on practice and accreditation.
Top pick University of Akron
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Accounting and Taxation
13 programs
Master's in accounting and taxation programs in 2027, pairing both fields in one degree, ranked on cost and tax coursework.
Top pick University of Washington
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LLM in Taxation
22 programs
Master of Laws (LLM) in taxation programs in 2027, the law degree path for lawyers, ranked on cost and tax coursework.
Top pick University of Florida
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Taxation and Data Analytics
8 programs
Master's in taxation and data analytics programs in 2027, with a data or technology focus, ranked on cost and tax coursework.
Top pick University of Cincinnati
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International Taxation
12 programs
Master's in international taxation programs in 2027 with a global tax focus, ranked on cost, tax coursework and practice.
Top pick University of Florida
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By Audience
Rankings by Audience
Budget, schedule, format, working professionals, parents and other needs.
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Online Master's in Taxation
41 programs
Online master's in taxation programs in 2027, fully online or with a few campus visits, ranked on cost and tax coursework.
Top pick University of Akron
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On-Campus Master's in Taxation
37 programs
On-campus master's in taxation programs in 2027, plus hybrid options, ranked on cost, tax coursework and hands-on practice.
Top pick California State University-Fullerton
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Cheapest Programs
43 programs
The cheapest master's in taxation programs in 2027, sorted by the per-credit rate a non-resident student pays.
Lowest price Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, $556.75 per credit
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Best 100% Online Programs
40 programs
100% online master's in taxation programs in 2027 with no campus visits, ranked on cost, tax coursework and hands-on practice.
Top pick University of Akron
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No-GRE Programs
17 programs
No-GRE master's in taxation programs in 2027 that don't require the GRE or waive it under stated conditions, ranked by score.
Top pick California State University-Fullerton
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Accelerated Programs
33 programs
Accelerated master's in taxation programs in 2027 with 8-week terms or a stated finish of 12 months or less, ranked by time to finish.
Fastest Northeastern University, 7 months
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Part-Time Programs
39 programs
Part-time master's in taxation programs in 2027, with stated pacing and typical completion times, ranked by score.
Top pick University of Florida
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Best for Working Professionals
46 programs
Master's in taxation for working professionals in 2027: asynchronous classes, short terms or part-time pacing, ranked by score.
Top pick University of Florida
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Best for Parents
46 programs
Master's in taxation for parents in 2027: a stated part-time pace, short terms, or classes with no set meeting times.
Top pick University of Florida
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Public University Programs
35 programs
Public university master's in taxation programs in 2027, ranked on cost, tax coursework, hands-on practice and accreditation.
Top pick California State University-Fullerton
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Private University Programs
43 programs
Private university master's in taxation programs in 2027, ranked on cost, tax coursework, hands-on practice and accreditation.
Top pick Villanova University
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AACSB Accredited Programs
16 programs
AACSB accredited master's in taxation programs in 2027, ranked on cost, tax coursework, hands-on practice and graduate pay.
Top pick California State University-Fullerton
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Internship or Practicum
24 programs
Master's in taxation internship and practicum programs in 2027, with externships and clinics, ranked on cost and tax coursework.
Top pick University of Akron
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