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 Mississippi colleges that offer taxation degrees.

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Mississippi State University

51 Main Street, Perkinston, MS

MSU provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and publically funded. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Mississippi. MSU enrolls nearly 20,000 yearly, making it one of the largest schools in the state.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs MSU offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 970 - 1235 on the SAT, or 20 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 47% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $6,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,100 for the year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at MSU through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)

Students who would like to view more about MSU can check out their website at http://www.msstate.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Taxation Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mississippi State University offers a master's degree program in taxation.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
  • Total Employment: 680
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $60620

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

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

• Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $47510

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