Compare 6 Landscape Architecture. programs in the South. Average earnings: $58,733.
With top graduates earning $67,119, Landscape Architecture stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Texas A&M University-College Station's Landscape Architecture program leads with graduates earning $67,119, well above the $58,733 average across 6 Southern programs. Louisiana State University follows at $62,645, while University of Georgia reaches $60,412—demonstrating how regional publics dominate this specialized field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas A&M graduates borrow $17,804 and face just a 5.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.27.
Highest program earnings: $67,119
Strong outcomes with 63% acceptance
5.5% payment burden | Excellent
15.4% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $67,119 | 30 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $62,645 | 14 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Manageable | |
| #3 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $60,412 | 39 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Manageable |
| #4 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $55,462 | 25 | $21,500 | Good | $35,463 | High |
| #5 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $53,917 | 31 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #6 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $52,841 | 15 | $22,500 | Good | $30,006 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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