undergraduate
Landscape architecture
Best schools with landscape architecture
What is a landscape architecture major?
Landscape architecture programs prepare individuals for the independent professional practice of landscape architecture and research in various aspects of the field. Courses in this major may include 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 students said hands-on experience was a highlight of this major.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
of students said complex concepts were a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do landscape architecture majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is landscape architecture as a major?
Each year, around 680 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 5 students obtain an associate degree in landscape architecture. In 2021, 601 students received a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students received an associate degree. This is 6% fewer landscape architecture majors than there were in 2020. Landscape architecture is one of the most popular majors within architecture.
Advice from landscape architecture majors
Share your experienceBe sure you really understand what Landscape Architecture is.. If you love plants , this is not it, check out Horticulture instead. LA is designing with nature (read about Ian Mcharg). You must be able to visualize at a large scale. Be creative. LA is a mixture of Civil engineering and Architecture. Visit LA firms before investing in Landscape Architecture as a career. If you love math - go into Civil Engineering, LA is a lot of work, little to no free time. Forget partying.
Always strive to do your best no matter how hard things may get.
Hands-on experience with plants, design and Adobe suite would be very helpful! Understanding and recognizing the diverse plant life of your local area.
Take your time with it and learn. Never procrastinate and give yourself plenty of time on a project.
It doesn’t matter if you think you can draw or not, what matters is that you put that pen onto paper and follow your intuition. That will take you farther than any software you can learn today. Accept input from everyone and to understand that all your peers are at the same level as you – all their opinions will only strengthen your work. It’s not a competition, everyone is working.
