Taxation at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Master's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Florida Atlantic University graduates in taxation earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida Atlantic University Compares for Taxation
All 30 colleges reporting taxation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $170,796 | $173,701 | #1 | $130,913 |
| 2 | Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | $134,927 | $122,775 | #6 | $113,936 |
| 3 | University of Akron Main Campus Akron, OH | $133,259 | $142,207 | #2 | $72,916 |
| 4 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | $132,681 | $126,285 | #4 | $82,933 |
| 5 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $129,565 | $127,297 | #3 | $102,309 |
| 6 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $128,385 | $122,196 | #7 | $81,698 |
| 7 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $127,082 | $115,636 | #9 | $80,287 |
| 8 | SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY | $120,412 | $114,607 | #11 | $79,338 |
| 9 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $120,205 | $114,410 | #12 | $80,262 |
| 10 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $119,302 | $105,058 | #18 | $79,313 |
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| 20 | University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | $110,300 | $117,400 | #8 | — |
| 21 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $109,679 | $104,392 | #19 | $77,521 |
| 22 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $108,576 | $98,797 | #27 | $89,070 |
| 23 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $100,001 | $106,438 | #15 | $77,846 |
| 24 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $97,343 | $100,022 | #25 | $66,580 |
| 25 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $94,484 | $101,307 | #23 | — |
| 26 | Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | $93,144 | $99,140 | #26 | $64,191 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida Atlantic University taxation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $77,846 one year after graduating and $100,001 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida Atlantic University rank for taxation?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for taxation graduates, Florida Atlantic University ranks #23 by median pay four years after graduation, and #15 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is taxation at Florida Atlantic University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for taxation ($114,810), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,869.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.