Location: San Jose, CA•In-State Tuition: $7,992•Out-of-State Tuition: $19,872•Admission Rate: 80%
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$87,527
Est. from CA median (4 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Taxation masters's programs at peer institutions in California (9 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose$7,992$87,527*———
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco$31,243$113,936*$98,859——
California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge$7,095$89,070*$105,301——
California State University-FullertonFullerton$7,073$85,983*$90,044——
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles$68,237$80,287*$106,203——
National Median—$79,313*———
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with taxation graduates

Financial Examiners

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

$90,400/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Accountants and Auditors

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

$81,680/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

$59,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

Tax Preparers

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At San Jose State University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.