Career Outcomes
The Master of Science in Taxation degree is a strategic investment in a high-demand profession. Leading accounting firms consistently seek MST graduates for their advanced expertise, making the degree a preferred credential in both public and private sectors. Located in the heart of a thriving business hub, Foster connects you directly to career opportunities that can accelerate your growth from day one.
95%
of 2025 Domestic Students Received Job Offers Before Graduating
$81K
average starting salary (Class of 2025)
94%
of Students Received Job Offers Before Graduating Over the Last 3 Years
Career Resources and Services
Foster’s EY Center for Career Advancement offers career management services to Master of Science in Taxation students.
Explore the sections below to see how Foster’s Career Services contribute to career readiness and long-term success.
Personalized guidance to advance your career with confidence.
One-on-one coaching empowers you to define what success looks like and build a strategy to achieve it. Our coaches help you make informed choices and stay aligned with your personal and professional values.
Work one-on-one to:
- Clarify goals and priorities
- Build a long-term vision
- Navigate key decisions and transitions
Get coaching for:
- Resume and cover letter refinement
- Portfolio development
- Targeted job and internship search strategies
- Overcoming professional roadblocks
Flexible, skill-building resources to boost your career readiness.
Designed for both independent learners and collaborative environments, workshops support your ongoing growth throughout your program.
Choose your format:
- Live sessions
- On-demand modules
Build essential skills:
- Resume writing
- LinkedIn optimization
- Elevator pitch development
- Personal branding
Practice with professionals and get feedback that sharpens your edge.
Mock interviews simulate real-world hiring situations, helping you refine your communication and problem-solving skills in a low-stakes environment.
Prepare for interview types:
- Functional (skills-based)
- Behavioral (experience-based)
- Case (consulting-style)
What you’ll gain:
Build your network and explore career paths through exclusive access to industry leaders.
Engage with peers and professionals from across Foster’s degree offerings for broader connections and insights. Gain access to Private LinkedIn groups and Foster’s online alumni directory.
Explore opportunities
These experiences expand your reach and deepen your understanding of industries, roles, and workplace cultures, essential preparation for your next step.
- Networking mixers
- Coffee chats
- Company info sessions
- Industry panels
- Company visits
- Speaker series
- Career fairs
Alumni Success Stories
See how members of Foster’s Accounting alumni network are making an impact—and how their success can inspire your own career journey.
Samuel Yang’s Path to a Career that Adds Up at KPMG
Charting a Purpose-Driven Path in Accounting
Ask the Firms: What Makes You Proud?
Popular job titles and major employers
Companies Hiring
Foster MST Graduates
Companies Hiring Foster MST Students:
Amazon
Armanino
Baker Tilly/Moss Adams
BDO
Clark Nuber
Deloitte
EY
Grant Thornton
KPMG
PwC
RSM
Job Titles of
Foster MST Alumni
State and Local Staff Tax
Accountant
FSO Tax
Associate
Senior Associate
Accounting Instructor
Senior Manager
Controller
Director
General Manager of Taxation
Global Tax Director
Assistant VP
Principal
Partner
CEO