Compare 7 Landscape Architecture. programs in the West. Average earnings: $54,865.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Landscape Architecture tells a different story. Across 7 programs, earnings range from $40,901 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. The regional public outperforms expectations in a field where the average sits at $54,865. Colorado State University-Fort Collins follows at $59,280, reinforcing that program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
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. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.23.
Highest program earnings: $70,272
Strong outcomes with 74% acceptance
4.6% payment burden | Excellent
9.6% 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 | $59,280 | 18 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $58,474 | 25 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #4 | University Of OregonPublic | $57,681 | 10 | $20,139 | Excellent | $44,405 | High |
| #5 | $54,035 | 26 | $19,500 | Good | $23,519 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $43,413 | 22 | $13,000 | Good | $28,508 | High | |
| #7 | $40,901 | 12 | $19,450 | Manageable | $20,906 | 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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