45 Best Public Taxation Universities in the USA

Compare 120 programs at 45 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 120 Universities 45 Scholarships 41

45 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1839

US #22 QS World #541 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,268/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $63,403
Students: 23,929

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Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $28,198/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $63,727
Students: 20,970

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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1851

US #37 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,778/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $69,020
Students: 31,855

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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, Washington · Public University · Est. 1861

US #38 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,091/yr
Admission rate: 39%
Earnings (10yr): $78,466
Students: 31,942

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1855

US #40 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $32,875/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $63,435
Students: 42,284

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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,967/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $62,668
Students: 64,674

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1867

US #65 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,355/yr
Admission rate: 42%
Earnings (10yr): $81,054
Students: 36,258

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1885

US #81 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,014/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $54,990
Students: 16,758

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University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #82 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,946/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $46,600
Students: 9,052

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1968

US #83 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,433/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $58,128
Students: 20,753

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Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,668/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $55,198
Students: 13,830

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University at Albany

Albany, New York · Public University · Est. 1844

US #91 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,167/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $67,979
Students: 12,564

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Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1868

US #92 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $12,766/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $53,493
Students: 15,587

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Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi · Public University · Est. 1878

US #103 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,595/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $51,513
Students: 18,397

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Portland State University

Portland, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1946

US #107 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,552/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,906
Students: 13,182

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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1849

US #121 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,407/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $51,793
Students: 10,055

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University of North Texas

Denton, Texas · Public University · Est. 1890

US #127 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,649/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $57,010
Students: 34,341

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University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1876

US #144 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $25,346/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $69,738
Students: 31,939

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Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1913

US #146 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,931/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $47,384
Students: 26,623

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The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1831

US #152 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,420/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $59,221
Students: 33,227

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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida · Public University · Est. 1961

US #162 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $8,752/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $56,746
Students: 23,757

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1891

US #172 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,965/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $48,160
Students: 14,062

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Taxation programmes report a median $74,953 two years after finishing, across 34 programmes that publish the figure .

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Taxation universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Missouri-Columbia, Temple University, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Taxation universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Taxation universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Taxation universities in the USA

This page lists public Taxation universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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