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Student Experience

Foster’s Master of Science in Taxation program is for those who are ready to solve the most complex puzzles that exist within the US system today, serve others ethically and responsibly, and enjoy a satisfying and successful career. Our focus is on readying students for high-level careers in taxation, where economic decision-making depends on an in-depth knowledge of the tax code and its ramifications.

Jennifer Lo, 2020 MST alumna, shares about her experience in the MST program and her career as a Tax Consultant at Deloitte.


Program Highlights

Hands-on Learning

The MST curriculum helps you develop the analytic mindset and technical adaptability that leading firms value. Informed by an advisory board of accounting professionals, the curriculum evolves to address the industry’s latest challenges.

Curriculum

Career Coaching

A full-time career coach provides recruiting connections. In 2023, 100% of students received job offers before graduation, with 61% choosing a Big 4 accounting firm (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) and 39% selecting regional firms.

Career Services

Networking

If you plan to work in Seattle after graduation, you will develop a network of colleagues and company connections to foster your success. You’ll get the chance to hear from current employees and tax professionals from the top accounting/tax firms.


Class of 2024

Class size: 25
Average age: 25
Average GPA: 3.57

Student Demographics

  • 80% Domestic
  • 29% International
  • 60% women
  • 40% men

Regions represented

  • United States
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Saudi Arabia

Read more about the MST Student Experience