MST by the Numbers
#1
Master of Taxation Program in the US (Accounting.com)
94%
of 2025 Students Received Job Offers Before Graduation
$81K
Average Starting Salary
Program Highlights
The Master of Science in Taxation program will support your tax career by training you in all areas of tax code, including corporate tax law, state and local issues, and the latest innovations shaping the industry.
- Full-time, immersive experience
- Meet directly with recruiters from top firms
- Extensive and supportive alumni network
Across every program, Foster integrates AI into coursework, projects, and research. Learn more about AI at Foster.
Key Dates & Admissions
Applications for the 2026-2027 are now closed. Contact us right away at [email protected] if you are interested. Applications for 2027-2028 will open on October 1, 2026.
Everything You Need to Know in 3 Minutes
Discover our innovative curriculum designed to equip you with the expertise needed to excel in the dynamic field of taxation. Additionally, learn more about our program format, admission requirements, and resources offered through the University of Washington.
World-Class Faculty
Professor Finkelstein is the program Faculty Director. Prior to joining the University of Washington, Finkelstein was a Tax Partner at PwC in Seattle.
Faculty Research
Arnold Ventures Backs Research by Foster Professor Uttara Ananthakrishnan
One of the nation’s leading funders of evidence-based public policy has selected Foster School of Business Associate Professor Uttara Ananthakrishnan for a new research project examining the effects of sports... Read more
Research Challenges Long-Held Assumptions About Consumers
Marketing has long prided itself on understanding consumers. But according to an award-winning paper by Esther Uduehi, the field may have been looking through too narrow a lens to see... Read more
When Companies Scramble to Meet Earnings Targets, Who Pays the Price?
Sarah McVay has been aware of racial inequality in the workplace since she was a teenager working at a fast food chain in Oregon. Now she has the data to... Read more
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