Best Schools for Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture graduates earn a median of $67,496 within four years of graduating, ranking #87 out of 283 tracked majors — 8% above the median across all fields. There are 30 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 364 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of Georgia graduates earn $74,983 while SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry graduates earn $59,480 — a $15,503 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Landscape Architecture graduates see an average 4% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$67,496

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#87

of 283 Majors

364

Graduates

Landscape Architecture by State

Top Landscape Architecture Schools by Graduate Earnings

University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public

$74,488

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $42,123 (25)

1yr: $47,889 (28)

Acceptance: 77.1%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$74,363

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

2yr: $54,810 (15)

1yr: $53,453 (26)

Acceptance: 54.2%

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV · Public

$70,646

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $46,478 (17)

1yr: $50,843 (25)

Acceptance: 86.3%

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

$68,140

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $51,273 (20)

Acceptance: 74.0%

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN · Public

$67,113

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $46,869 (15)

Acceptance: 50.3%

#10

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$65,863

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH · Public

$65,828

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public

$65,469

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

2yr: $43,798 (21)

Acceptance: 38.0%

#13

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

$65,382

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $50,320 (26)

Acceptance: 71.6%

#14

Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

$64,477

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY · Public

$64,143

4yr Earnings

21 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 92.4%

#17

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI · Public

$63,759

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $50,439 (14)

Acceptance: 43.4%

#18

Iowa State University

Ames, IA · Public

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Syracuse, NY · Public

$59,480

4yr Earnings

20 grads · small sample

2yr: $42,682 (21)

Acceptance: 82.9%

#20

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Public

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR · Public

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX · Public

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR · Public

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ · Public

$45,207

2yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO · Public

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$42,123

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 82.9%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Agricultural Mechanization $48,267 Medical Illustration and Informatics $48,065 Biological/Biosystems Engineering $47,836 General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations $47,814 Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician $47,798 Accounting and Related Services $46,933

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Landscape Architecture?

University of Georgia ranks #1 for Landscape Architecture with median graduate earnings of $74,983 within four years of graduating. There are 30 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Landscape Architecture graduates earn?

Landscape Architecture graduates earn an average of $67,496 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $59,480 to $74,983 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Landscape Architecture program?

The average acceptance rate across Landscape Architecture programs is 67.8%. The most selective program is at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a 29.8% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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