Master of Taxation 2021

Employment Profile

Class of 2021

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.

Pictured: Daniel Lopez, '20

93%

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

$66,065

Average base salary

$10,610

Average salary increase among those working prior to program

Base Salary

Average: $66,065
Median: $61,000
High: $107,000
Low: $49,020
Average salary increase among those working prior to program: $10,610

57% of students reported salary data

Mobility

93% of job-seeking students were employed within six months after graduation

Industry

Healthcare: 7.1%
Consulting: 7.1%
Financial Services: 21.4%
Accounting Services: 64%

Sector

Business/Data Analytics: 7%
Corporate Finance: 7%
Accounting - Tax: 79%
Other: 7%

Employment Geography

Portland Metro: 93%
Western U.S.: 7%

Select Employers

Apercen Partners LLC
Casey & Company CPAs
Deloitte**
DiLorenzo & Company LLC
EY**
Geffen Mesher**
Grant Thornton**
James L.Shook, CPA PC
Johnson Glaze & Co
KBF CPAs LLP**
Kern & Thompson
KPMG
Moss Adams**
Oregon Department of Revenue
Oregon Schools Employees Association
Perkins & Co*
PwC
Riley Wigle CPAs LLC **
TD Consulting Group, PC

* Denotes interns only
** Denotes interns and employees

Select Job Titles

Senior Tax Manager
Staff Accountant
Tax Accountant
Tax Associate

Portland State University participates in and reports data according to the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance Standards Compliance Review.

View Class of 2019 Employment Profile