Taxation at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Master's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in taxation earn 29% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Portland State 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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| 27 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $90,450 | $85,725 | #29 | $64,434 |
| 28 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $88,087 | $89,559 | #28 | $68,059 |
| 29 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $85,149 | $103,312 | #20 | $62,767 |
| 30 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $81,454 | $81,934 | #30 | $66,631 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University taxation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,631 one year after graduating and $81,454 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for taxation?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for taxation graduates, Portland State University ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is taxation at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% less than the national median for taxation ($114,810), and the median federal debt at graduation is $30,502.
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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.