Compare 24 Landscape Architecture. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $56,196. Top programs: $70,272+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Landscape Architecture tells a different story. Across 24 programs, earnings range from $50,439 to $70,272—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Landscape Architecture program leads with graduates earning $70,272, well above the $56,196 average. Penn State follows at $70,038, while Texas A&M delivers $67,119—proving that program strength matters more than institutional prestige in determining outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cal Poly Pomona graduates borrow $16,000 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. SUNY ESF leads in affordability with an 18% debt-to-earnings ratio and graduates owing only $11,000.
Highest program earnings: $70,272
Strong outcomes ($70,272) with 74% acceptance
4.0% payment burden | Excellent
8.9% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $70,272 | 53 | $16,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good | |
| #2 | $70,038 | 32 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $67,119 | 30 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $64,800 | 7 | $23,250 | Excellent | $20,800 | Manageable |
| #5 | $62,645 | 14 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $61,464 | 25 | $22,869 | Good | $25,950 | Challenging |
| #7 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $60,412 | 39 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #8 | $59,903 | 17 | $11,000 | Excellent | $11,551 | Good | |
| #9 | $59,280 | 18 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $58,474 | 25 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #11 | University Of OregonPublic | $57,681 | 10 | $20,139 | Excellent | $44,405 | High |
| #12 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $55,462 | 25 | $21,500 | Good | $35,463 | High |
| #13 | $54,744 | 13 | $22,250 | Good | $28,000 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $54,035 | 26 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | Challenging | |
| #15 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $53,917 | 31 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #16 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $52,841 | 15 | $22,500 | Good | $30,006 | High |
| #17 | $52,107 | 25 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Temple UniversityPublic | $51,876 | 5 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #19 | $51,273 | 14 | $21,000 | Good | $25,798 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $50,439 | 18 | $20,484 | Good | $28,364 | High | |
| #21 | $48,745 | 17 | $22,763 | Good | $26,243 | High | |
| #22 | $46,869 | 12 | $19,500 | Good | $29,448 | High | |
| #23 | $43,413 | 22 | $13,000 | Good | $28,508 | High | |
| #24 | $40,901 | 12 | $19,450 | Manageable | $20,906 | High |
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