2026 Best Value Landscape Architecture Schools
Looking for the best-value Landscape Architecture programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 70 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Landscape Architecture Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Leading the list is North Dakota State University Main Campus, our #1 best-value Landscape Architecture school in the United States. Set in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $25,153 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,203. Set against $25,153 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. Read more about North Dakota State University Main Campus
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At Austin earned it the #2 place in the United States. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Landscape Architecture program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,121. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted. More on The University Of Texas At Austin
California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #3 on this year's best-value Landscape Architecture ranking in the United States. Based in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,781, with out-of-state students paying around $20,381. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $20,893. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,902 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,893 median debt. California State Polytechnic University Pomona admits about 75% of applicants. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona
You'll get strong value at Oklahoma State University Main Campus, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Stillwater, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $22,337. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,413. That is a strong return on a $22,337 median debt. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school based in Blacksburg, VA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $81,698 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,393 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
West Virginia University placed #7 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Based in Morgantown, WV, West Virginia University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,608. West Virginia University Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $23,772 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,939. That is a strong return on a $23,772 median debt. The acceptance rate is 89%. More on West Virginia University
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,161, compared with $33,230 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,433 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $90,768. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 31%. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
University Of Florida came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,588 ten years after entry. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Florida has an acceptance rate of 24%. Get the full University Of Florida report
University Of California Davis offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. This public school is set in Davis, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. University Of California Davis Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $14,404 in debt. Median earnings reach $80,838 ten years out. Set against $14,404 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%. See the full University Of California Davis profile
Boston Architectural College placed #12 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,470. Boston Architectural College Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $53,192 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,123 ten years after entry. Set against $53,192 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Boston Architectural College report
Auburn University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Based in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete their Landscape Architecture program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,337. That is a strong return on a $22,803 median debt. About 46% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Auburn University
University Of Georgia landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Athens, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,726. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia has an acceptance rate of 38%. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Iowa State University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Students borrow a median of $29,750 to complete their Landscape Architecture program here. Iowa State University alumni report median earnings of $63,386 a decade after entry. Set against $29,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Iowa State University profile
The University Of Texas At Arlington offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Arlington, TX, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,950, with out-of-state students paying around $29,582. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $21,632. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,199. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At Arlington has an acceptance rate of 80%. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Arlington
University Of Arkansas placed #17 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Located in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,104 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,966. Graduates carry a median of $24,019 in student loans. Median earnings reach $58,191 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,019 median debt. University Of Arkansas admits about 74% of applicants. Get the full University Of Arkansas report
The University Of Tennessee came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. In-state tuition and fees average $13,812, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $22,859. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,249 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. More on The University Of Tennessee
Cornell University came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $15,005. Graduates go on to earn a median of $104,043 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Cornell University
Texas A And M University College Station placed #20 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $24,469 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $72,097 ten years after entry. Set against $24,469 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
University Of California Berkeley ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Based in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,377, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete their Landscape Architecture program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $92,446. That is a strong return on a $14,238 median debt. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of California Berkeley
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Located in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $23,530. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,810 ten years after entry. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%. More on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Ball State University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Ball State University is a public school based in Muncie, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Ball State University Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $24,518 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,833 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,518 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Ball State University
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. This public school is set in Minneapolis, MN. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $21,577. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $69,020. That is a strong return on a $21,577 median debt. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities has an acceptance rate of 80%. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
Clemson University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Clemson, SC. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,513. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Clemson University
Texas Tech University landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $27,000. Texas Tech University alumni report median earnings of $62,454 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas Tech University has an acceptance rate of 73%. More on Texas Tech University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Landscape Architecture Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Harvard University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Harvard University Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $101,817. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Harvard University
Utah State University placed #28 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Utah State University is a public school based in Logan, UT. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,560, while out-of-state students pay about $24,993. Utah State University Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $16,191 in debt. Median earnings reach $54,022 ten years out. Set against $16,191 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Utah State University admits about 92% of applicants. More on Utah State University
Kent State University At Kent came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Kent State University At Kent is a public school based in Kent, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $25,174. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,388. That is a strong return on a $25,174 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,631 for out-of-state students. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $21,348 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,251. That is a strong return on a $21,348 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Arizona State University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Arizona State University Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $21,751 in debt. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. Set against $21,751 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants. Get the full Arizona State University report
Cuny City College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. This public school is set in New York, NY. Students from in state pay about $7,340 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,290 for out-of-state students. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $13,389. Graduates go on to earn a median of $66,039 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny City College has an acceptance rate of 60%. See the full Cuny City College profile
University Of Hawaii At Manoa placed #33 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. This public school is set in Honolulu, HI. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,186, with out-of-state students paying around $34,218. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $20,577. Median earnings reach $57,624 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Hawaii At Manoa has an acceptance rate of 87%. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report
Florida International University came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Located in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Florida International University Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $19,349 in debt. Median earnings reach $60,249 ten years out. Set against $19,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 55%. More on Florida International University
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,772 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $25,234. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,631. That is a strong return on a $25,234 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Amherst has an acceptance rate of 60%. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
University Of Rhode Island offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. This public school is set in Kingston, RI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. University Of Rhode Island Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $23,432 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $69,743 ten years after entry. Set against $23,432 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Rhode Island has an acceptance rate of 72%. Read more about University Of Rhode Island
University Of Kentucky came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Set in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,025. That is a strong return on a $24,094 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. Get the full University Of Kentucky report
University Of Southern California came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $92,498. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt. University Of Southern California admits about 10% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
Temple University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $26,259. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,727 ten years after entry. Set against $26,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Temple University has an acceptance rate of 80%. More on Temple University
University Of Idaho ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Located in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. Median earnings reach $54,670 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Idaho
University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Albuquerque, NM, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, with out-of-state students paying around $33,060. Graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. Median earnings reach $44,792 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $19,738 median debt. University Of New Mexico Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants. Get the full University Of New Mexico Main Campus report
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #42 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Set in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,479. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile
University Of Oregon came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Located in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $22,034. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,324. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Oregon
University Of Maryland College Park offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Northeastern University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Read more about Northeastern University
Academy Of Art University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. See the full Academy Of Art University profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Madison report
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. See the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus profile
Conway School Of Landscape Design ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. More on Conway School Of Landscape Design
Best Value Landscape Architecture Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Landscape Architecture Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Landscape Architecture Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Landscape Architecture Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Landscape Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Landscape Architecture Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Landscape Architecture Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Landscape Architecture Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 70 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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