Landscape Architects

Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

$79,660
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+3% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Landscape architects transform outdoor spaces by creating functional and beautiful designs for parks, campuses, residential developments, and public areas. They begin projects by meeting with clients to understand needs and goals, then survey the site to assess existing conditions like soil quality, drainage patterns, sunlight, and vegetation. Using both hand sketches and computer-aided design software, they develop detailed plans that balance aesthetic appeal with environmental sustainability and practical requirements. Their designs specify everything from plant selections and hardscape materials to irrigation systems and lighting. Throughout a project, they coordinate with engineers, urban planners, and construction teams to ensure designs are properly implemented.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Landscape Architecture(masters)Cornell University, NY
$61,261
Landscape Architecture(bachelors)Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA
$60,668
Landscape Architecture(bachelors)Ball State University, IN
$59,972
Landscape Architecture(masters)North Carolina State University at Raleigh, NC
$59,524
Landscape Architecture(bachelors)California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, CA
$58,331
Landscape Architecture(bachelors)University of Rhode Island, RI
$57,920
Landscape Architecture(masters)CUNY City College, NY
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, LA
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Mississippi State University, MS
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Arizona State University Campus Immersion, AZ
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Kent State University at Kent, OH
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Illinois Institute of Technology, IL
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Boston Architectural College, MA
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Auburn University, AL
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Iowa State University, IA
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, CA
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Academy of Art University, CA
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Ball State University, IN
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Chatham University, PA
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Harvard University, MA
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Clemson University, SC
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)George Washington University, DC
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Colorado State University-Fort Collins, CO
$55,522
Landscape Architecture(masters)Kansas State University, KS
$55,522

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