Taxation Degree

As a subset of Accounting, the field of Taxation is an area of study in business focused on the process associated with tax including: taxing, imposing taxes, managing revenue raised from taxes is all part of taxation. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer taxation degrees.

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Widener University – Main Campus

Also known as Westmoreland College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA

Widener University - Main Campus is a nonprofit private institution located in Chester, PA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Widener University - Main Campus has a yearly student enrollment of over four thousand.

Areas of study offered at Widener University - Main Campus include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 900 - 1110 on the SAT exam. Widener University - Main Campus accepts roughly 70% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, around 22% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $38,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,800 each year. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Widener University - Main Campus offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to learn more about Widener University - Main Campus can visit their website at www.widener.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.01
  • Average Annual Salary: $68660

Financial Examiners

Description

Enforce or ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing financial and securities institutions and financial and real estate transactions. May examine, verify, or authenticate records.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, financial examiners employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $44.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $92200

Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents

Description

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, tax examiners and collectors, and revenue agents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 390
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $55000

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).