Taxation

Master's degree · California State University-Northridge · Northridge, CA

CIP 52.16

$89,070Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$108,576Median earnings 4 years after
$134,235Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
32Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Taxation at California State University-Northridge earn a median of $89,070 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $114,810 four years after graduating (middle half: $87,970–$148,860). Median debt is $41,000, about 46% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Taxation (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Golden Gate University
San Francisco
$113,936$41,000
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$85,983—
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$80,287$50,834

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Taxation graduates from California State University-Northridge make?

The median salary is $89,070 one year after graduation and $134,235 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.