The School of Business

Master of Taxation

Honors

Class of 2019

The Master of Taxation is a catalyst for career opportunity and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals. From co-creating comprehensive career action plans to pairing you with an industry mentor, you'll receive personalized services that set you up for success.

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94%

Job-seeking students who were employed within six months after graduation

$57,889

Average base salary

$11,650

Average salary increase among those working prior to program

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Base Salary

  • Average: $57,889
  • Median: $51,500
  • High: $94,000
  • Low: $40,000
  • Average salary increase among those working prior to program: $11,650

56% of students reported salary data

Mobility

  • 94% of job-seeking students were employed within six months after graduation
  • 47% of students were promoted or changed employers or functions by graduation
  • 84% of students were promoted or changed employers or functions within six months of graduation
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Industry

  • Accounting Services: 82%
  • Consulting: 6%
  • Financial Services: 6%
  • Manufacturing: 6%

Sector

  • Accounting - Tax: 94%
  • Audit/Assurance: 6%
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Employment Geography

  • Portland Metro: 69%
  • Western U.S.: 13%
  • Southwestern U.S.: 6%
  • Midwestern U.S.: 6%
  • Europe 6%
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Select Employers

  • Aldrich CPAs + Advisors*
  • Barry Butcher & Associates P.C.
  • Deloitte & Touche
  • Deloitte UK**
  • Ernst & Young
  • Geffen Mesher**
  • Gustafson Berg & Co. LLC
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Isler Northwest LLC
  • Johannsen, Dye and Purkeypile CPAs
  • Judy Mummert Tax Service
  • KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP
  • KPMG**
  • Moss Adams*
  • Novogradac & Company, LLP*
  • Rick Hug CPA & Associates
  • Roseburg Forest Products Co.
  • Schriber & Associates, PLLC
  • Schwindt & Co.*
  • Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, LLP
  • Tanner LLC

* Denotes interns only
** Denotes interns and employees

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Select Job Titles

  • Internal Revenue Agent
  • International Tax Consultant
  • Senior Tax Associate
  • Staff Accountant
  • Tax Accountant
  • Tax Advisor
  • U.S. Business Tax Analyst

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