2026 Best Value Landscape Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Landscape Architecture bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 70 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
North Dakota State University Main Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Located 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, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $25,153. Median earnings reach $62,203 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,153 median debt. North Dakota State University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 95%. Read more about North Dakota State University Main Campus
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State Polytechnic University Pomona earned it the #2 place 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, while out-of-state students pay about $20,381. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $20,893. California State Polytechnic University Pomona alumni report median earnings of $71,902 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,893 median debt. California State Polytechnic University Pomona admits about 75% of applicants. See the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona profile
You'll get strong value at Oklahoma State University Main Campus, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $22,337. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,413. Set against $22,337 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted. More on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Landscape Architecture ranking in the United States. Set in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $23,393. Median earnings reach $81,698 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,393 median debt. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% of applicants. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
Boston Architectural College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Based in Boston, MA, Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $27,470. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $53,192. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,123. Set against $53,192 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Boston Architectural College
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,161, compared with $33,230 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,433 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $90,768 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,433 median debt. Roughly 31% of applicants are accepted. More on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
University Of Florida landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. University Of Florida alumni report median earnings of $71,588 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 24%. More on University Of Florida
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,887 ten years after entry. Set against $22,386 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Nebraska Lincoln has an acceptance rate of 88%. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
University Of Georgia placed #10 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Landscape Architecture program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,726. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%. More on University Of Georgia
University Of Arkansas landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Set 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. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $24,019. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,191 ten years after entry. Set against $24,019 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%. Get the full University Of Arkansas report
University Of California Berkeley offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,377 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. Graduates carry a median of $14,238 in student loans. University Of California Berkeley alumni report median earnings of $92,446 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $14,238 median debt. University Of California Berkeley admits about 11% of applicants. See the full University Of California Berkeley profile
Ball State University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Ball State University is a public school based in Muncie, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. 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. The acceptance rate is 86%. See the full Ball State University profile
Texas A And M University College Station placed #14 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. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,469 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,097. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University College Station has an acceptance rate of 57%. More on Texas A And M University College Station
Clemson University landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $27,000. Median earnings reach $71,513 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Clemson University report
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,954, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College Landscape Architecture students take on a median of $21,348 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,251. Set against $21,348 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants. More on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Arizona State University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Students borrow a median of $21,751 to complete their Landscape Architecture program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,668. That is a strong return on a $21,751 median debt. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. More on Arizona State University
Texas Tech University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Texas Tech University alumni report median earnings of $62,454 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted. See the full Texas Tech University profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #19 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Set in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Typical Landscape Architecture student 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. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report
University Of Rhode Island ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Based in Kingston, RI, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, with out-of-state students paying around $37,146. The median Landscape Architecture program debt is $23,432. 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%. More on University Of Rhode Island
University Of Kentucky offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,025. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 93%. Read more about University Of Kentucky
Cornell University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school based in Ithaca, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $15,005. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $104,043. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Cornell University
University Of Idaho offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Set in Moscow, ID, University Of Idaho is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,084, while out-of-state students pay about $28,320. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $23,844. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,670 ten years after entry. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Idaho admits about 76% of applicants. Get the full University Of Idaho report
Temple University came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Temple University is a public school based in Philadelphia, PA. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $26,259. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,727. Set against $26,259 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Temple University has an acceptance rate of 80%. See the full Temple University profile
University Of Oregon ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. Typical Landscape Architecture student debt is $22,034. Median earnings reach $61,324 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants. More on University Of Oregon
Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school based in New Brunswick, NJ. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Landscape Architecture program here. Median earnings reach $74,479 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 58%. Get the full Rutgers University New Brunswick report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Landscape Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
University Of Nevada Las Vegas ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. See the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas profile
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Pennsylvania State University Main Campus report
The University Of Tennessee came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Get the full The University Of Tennessee report
University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #29 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. See the full University Of New Mexico Main Campus profile
Cuny Graduate School And University Center landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Cuny Graduate School And University Center
Shawnee State University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Read more about Shawnee State University
Morgan State University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Morgan State University
Montana State University offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Read more about Montana State University
University Of Delaware ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Get the full University Of Delaware report
West Valley College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Read more about West Valley College
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #36 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Southern California offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. See the full University Of Southern California profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Arizona came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Arizona
Academy Of Art University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. More on Academy Of Art University
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #41 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
University Of Hawaii At Manoa placed #42 among the best-value Landscape Architecture schools in the United States. More on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Cuny City College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Cuny City College
Conway School Of Landscape Design offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Conway School Of Landscape Design
Auburn University offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. See the full Auburn University profile
North Carolina A And T State University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. More on North Carolina A And T State University
Florida International University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. More on Florida International University
Harvard University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. See the full Harvard University profile
Thomas Jefferson University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Landscape Architecture schools. Read the full report on Thomas Jefferson University
Purdue University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read the full report on Purdue University Main Campus
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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