Master of Taxation

 Oregon Resident &
WICHE
Non-Resident &
International Students
Tuition (based on 45 credits)FT $26,820
PT $26,820
FT $35,640
PT $35,640
FeesFT $3,880
PT $5,195
FT $3,880
PT: $5,195
Full Program Tuition & Fees Estimate*FT $30,700
PT $32,015
FT $39,520
PT $40,835
Other Potential Fees 
Health Insurance (waivable)FT $4,103
PT $6,319
Books & Supplies$1,200
Room & Board, Transportation, Misc. Personal Expenses
(per academic year)
$14,646

*Tuition and fees are based on the number of credit hours that each student is enrolled in and billed quarterly and reflect estimates for the 2023-2024 academic year. The above figures do not include any increase in fees that may occur throughout the duration of the program.

Resident Tuition for the Western States

Residents from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming may qualify to receive resident tuition through the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) & Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP).

Washington Border Policy

Washington residents living in approved counties may qualify to pay a reduced tuition rate equal to 110% of standard resident tuition. Admitted graduate applicants are automatically considered. No separate application is required. 

Learn more about the Washington Border Policy

Funding Graduate School

Portland State University and The School of Business offer a variety of need- and merit-based scholarships. We also encourage students to explore financial aid opportunities, graduate assistantships and on-campus student employment opportunities.

38% of admits to the Master of Taxation program are offered scholarships at the time of admissions with an average award of $2340. 

Review the full cost of attendance for PSU programs.

 Nonresident (not living on campus)Nonresident (living on campus)Nonresident (living with family) Resident (not living on campus)Resident (living on campus)Resident (living with family)
Books & Materials $798$798$798$798$798$798
Student Loan Fees $225$225$225$225$225$225
Housing & Food$13,728$13,443$8,187$13,728$13,443$8,187
Other Living Expenses $2,697$1,770$2,562$2,697$1,770$2,562
Transportation$738$645$738$909$870$909
Personal Expenses$1,350$900$900$1,350$900$900
Total $19,536$17,781$13,410$19,707$18,006$13,581

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