Landscape Architecture

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What is Landscape Architecture ?

Landscape Architecture is the design of all spaces beyond buildings. Our program will teach you about the specialties of this profession and how to succeed as the scope of the field continues to grow. With this major, you will study Landscape Architecture from two perspectives. Through one lens, you’ll explore the impact of human activity on the environment. Through another, you’ll study the influence of natural and historic factors on settlements, behavior, and well-being.

Career Options

Civil engineering
Drafting
Environmental planning
Industrial design
Landscape architecture
Landscape design
Park & recreational planning
Real estate development
Urban planning

Post-Graduation Success¹

76% employed or continuing education

64% employed after graduation

12% attending graduate school

$57,850 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Kimley-Horn, Massie+Massie & Associates, Planning Resources, Lamar Johnson Collaborative, SWT Design, 2IM Group, King's Landscaping, Indigo Ecological Design, AECOM, Upland Design View All

Sample grad school destinations: Johns Hopkins University View All

Program Resources

College of Fine & Applied Arts Program Webpage Degree Requirements

Review Criteria

First-Year Major-Specific Criteria

Strong social science coursework and performance

View All Review Criteria

Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention²

4.1 years to degree

96% returned for second year

67% graduated within 4 years

82% graduated within 6 years

Annual Program Costs³

Illinois Resident

Tuition: $14,912
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,558
Total: $39,652

Non-Resident

Tuition: $37,588
Fees: $5,182
Expenses:$19,898
Total: $62,668

International

Tuition: $38,630
Fees: $5,182
Expenses: $19,898
Total: $63,710

Related Majors

Architectural Studies - FAA

Civil Engineering - ENG

Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences - ACES

Urban Studies and Planning - FAA

¹ Post-graduate data was collected through the Illini Success initiative, which primarily relies on self-reported survey data sources. Statistics are aggregated from the past three years. Please note that total compensation may be greater than annual salary as other forms of compensation (e.g., signing bonus, commission, benefits) are not included. For more information on Illini Success data and methods, please visit the Illini Success website. For average wage or salary information five years after entry into an occupation, visit the Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer.

² Graduation and retention data comes from several majors within a similar interest area. Data may not yet be available for newly created programs. Years-to-degree data is only available for programs from which you can earn a degree. Retention and graduation rates are only available for programs that you can apply directly into. Retention rates reflect retention to the university, not necessarily retention within the major.

³ "Expenses" are estimated and include books, supplies, housing, and other living expenses. The exact amount you’ll pay depends on where you decide to live, the meal plan you choose, and your overall lifestyle. To learn more about costs, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website. To learn the average monthly student loan payment over a period of 20 years based on estimated cost, visit the Illinois College2Career website.