The Best Landscape Architecture Colleges

University of Georgia

• According to the architectural trade publication, DesignIntelligence, the University of Georgia's College of Environment and Design (CED) is a leader in the field of sustainable design education. In 2001, UGA combined its School of Ecology and School of Design to form CED, which is the largest landscape architecture school in the U.S. The college offers several degrees and certificates, including Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA), Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), Master of Historic Preservation (MHP) and Master of Environmental Planning (MEPD) degrees. A certificate in Environmental Ethics (EECP) is also available.

  College of Environment and Design
  The University of Georgia
  609 Caldwell Hall
  Athens, GA 30602
  706-542-1816
  ced.uga.edu

Kansas State University

• Established in 1963, Kansas State University's College of Architecture and Design takes an interdisciplinary, environmentally conscious approach to architectural education. The college offers a five-year Non-Baccalaureate MLA Degree in Landscape Architecture, a Post-Baccalaureate MLA Degree for students who hold undergraduate degrees in non-design fields, and an Environmental Design and Planning PhD.

  College of Architecture, Planning and Design
  Kansas State University
  115 Seaton Hall
  Manhattan KS 66506
  785-532-5950
  capd.ksu.edu

Louisiana State University

• At Louisiana State University, technology, community awareness and diversity are the foundation of the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture's rigorous BLA and MLA programs. Louisiana has a rich cultural heritage and varied geography and has resources like the technologically advanced TIKI Lab and the Urban Learning Lab.

  Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture
  Louisiana State University
  302 Design Building
  Baton Rouge, LA 70803
  225-578-1434
  landscape.lsu.edu

Pennsylvania State University

• Founded in 1907, Penn State's Landscape Architecture program is one of the oldest in the United States. This rich history, a small "family-like" atmosphere and LEED® gold-rated facilities attract student from all over the world. Penn State offers BLA, MLA and Master of Science degrees in landscape architecture.

  Department of Landscape Architecture
  Pennsylvania State University
  121 Stuckeman Family Building
  University Park, PA 16801
  814-865-9511
  larch.psu.edu