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#1 #1 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Est. Net Price * $11,898 Median Starting Salary $53,200
#2 #2 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Georgia awards 574 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 45 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Est. Net Price * $16,303 Median Starting Salary $57,617
#3 #3 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 753 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,888 Median Starting Salary $58,275
#4 #4 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY At SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the most popular majors students study are Conservation Biology, Environmental Biology, and Natural Resources Management and Policy....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Est. Net Price * $19,644 Median Starting Salary $59,729
#5 #5 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 449 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Est. Net Price * $27,450 Median Starting Salary $57,157
#6 #6 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $56,529
#7 #7 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,260–1,410 Est. Net Price * $24,408 Median Starting Salary $58,980
#8 #8 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,475 Median Starting Salary $58,524
#9 #9 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace, and Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Est. Net Price * $12,421 Median Starting Salary $59,399
#10 #10 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 647 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,828 Median Starting Salary $59,174
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular...view more	100	74%	66	1,010 - 1,260	$11,898	$53,200
University of Georgia Athens, GA At the University of Georgia, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	99	37%	45	1,180 - 1,410	$16,303	$57,617
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards...view more	90	30%	27	1,230 - 1,420	$16,888	$58,275
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Syracuse, NY At SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, the most popular...view more	88	83%	15	1,150 - 1,330	$19,644	$59,729
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors...view more	87	54%	31	1,230 - 1,410	$27,450	$57,157
Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college...view more	81	63%	24	1,160 - 1,390	$21,610	$56,529
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 330 degrees to students...view more	80	72%	22	1,080 - 1,290	$17,475	$58,524
Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business...view more	80	38%	19	1,260 - 1,410	$24,408	$58,980
Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors...view more	79	50%	22	1,220 - 1,470	$12,421	$59,399
Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 647 degrees to...view more	79	90%	22	1,100 - 1,310	$19,828	$59,174

About Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture programs prepare individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; soils, groundcovers, and horticultural elements; project and site planning; landscape design, history, and theory; environmental design; applicable law and regulations; and professional responsibilities and standards.

Of the 562 Landscape Architecture degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 52% percent and women make up 48% percent of the field of study. Did you know that California has more students graduating with a degree in Landscape Architecture than any other state in the US? In fact, California granted 113 degrees last year! The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture is $44,400.

Popularity of Landscape Architecture Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Landscape Architecture majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. A position that is in high need that a degree in Landscape Architecture can prepare you for is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Landscape Architecture majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$165,370	6,487	96,115	100,026	4%
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,770	107	1,262	1,309	4%
Landscape Architects	$79,320	1,069	14,018	14,137	1%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Landscape Architecture majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

562

Female Students

272 (48%)

Male Students

290 (51%)

White (305, 54%)

Hispanic or Latino (109, 19%)

U.S. Nonresident (49, 9%)

Asian (37, 7%)

Two or more races (28, 5%)

Black or African American (20, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (11, 2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (3, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

74%

66

1,010–1,260

$11,898

$53,200

#2 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

37%

45

1,180–1,410

$16,303

$57,617

#3 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

30%

27

1,230–1,420

$16,888

$58,275

#4 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

83%

15

1,150–1,330

$19,644

$59,729

#5 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

54%

31

1,230–1,410

$27,450

$57,157

#6 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

63%

24

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$56,529

#7 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

38%

19

1,260–1,410

$24,408

$58,980

#8 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

72%

22

1,080–1,290

$17,475

$58,524

#9 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

50%

22

1,220–1,470

$12,421

$59,399

#10 Best College for Landscape Architecture in the U.S.

90%

22

1,100–1,310

$19,828

$59,174

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