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Landscape Architecture

College of Fine & Applied Arts

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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

86% employed or continuing education

63% employed after graduation

23% attending graduate school

$51,667 average starting annual income

Sample employer destinations: Nathan Wright Landscape Design (2), Upland Design (2), Wade Trim (1) View All

Sample grad school destinations: Cornell University, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, University of California, Berkeley 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

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Transfer Criteria

Transfer Handbook

Graduation & Retention2

4.3 years to degree

100% first-year retention rate

Four-year graduation rate: N/A

Six-year graduation rate: N/A

Annual Program Costs3

Illinois Resident

  • Tuition: $14,620
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $18,884
  • Total: $38,558

Non-Resident

  • Tuition: $34,972
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses:$19,224
  • Total: $59,250

International

  • Tuition: $35,966
  • Fees: $5,054
  • Expenses: $19,224
  • Total: $60,244

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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.

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