Landscape Architecture
About the Major
The Landscape Architecture major prepares students for careers as engaged designers able to tackle the complex challenges facing urban, suburban, and rural environments. The diversity of landscapes you study in our programs are critically related to issues of ecology, climate change, and urban resilience and will provide you with a highly versatile and globally applicable background upon graduation. Additionally, students often follow their undergraduate degree with a Masters in Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.) which is the most direct route to become a licensed landscape architect.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Americorps Outreach Organizer | All Parks Alliance for Change |
| Assistant Gardener | University of Minnesota |
| Assistant Project Manager | Margolis Company |
| Computer Aided Design Technician | Mi-Tech Services |
| Designer | Landscaping |
| Designer | Omni Ecosystems |
| Garden Coach | Bachman's Inc. |
| Landscape Designer | HGA Architects and Engineers |
| Landscape Designer | Self-Employed |
| Landscape Designer | Balance Design and Build |
| Landscape Designer | Vivant Gardening Services |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Landscape Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Sports Management | University of Minnesota |
| Urban and Regional Planning | University of Minnesota |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Civil CAD Dafter | LPD Engineering PLLC |
| Designer | STUDIOS Architecture |
| Landscape Designer | Simons Landscaping |
| Landscape Designer | Southview Design |
| Landscape Designer, Project Manager | Hawks Landscape |
| Landscape Project Manager | S&S Tree and Horticultural Specialists, A Davey Company |
| Lanscape Designer | RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture |
| Lanscape Designer | China Architecture Design & Research Group |
| Lead Hardscapes Sales | Bachman's Inc. |
| Owner/Designer | Boulder Brothers Inc |
| Playground Designer, Sales Support | Ultimate Playgrounds Inc |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Commercial Landscape Estimator | Windsor Landscapes |
| Commissioner for Parks and Recreation | ELKO NEW MARKET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
| Landscape Architect | HKGi |
| Landscape Designer | River Heights Lawn & Landscape |
| Landscape Designer | Confluence |
| Landscape Designer & Horticulturist - Landscape Design/Build & Pool Consultant | Vande Hey Company |
| Landscape Laborer | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum |
| Landscape Specialist - Commercial Sales | Gertens Garden Center and Nursery |
| Parks Project Administrator | City of Boca Raton |
| Planning Manager | City of Elk River |
| Residential Construction - Framing Carpentry | Mill City Construction, LLC |
| Senior Project Landscape Architect | Weston & Sampson |
| Senior Project Management Controls Engineer | Mortenson Construction |
| Senior Research Analyst, GIS | JLL |
| Supervisor - Landcare | University of Minnesota |
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Crew Supervisor
- Design Assistant
- Design Technician
- Landscape Assistant
Top Employers
- All Parks Alliance for Change
- Bachman's Inc.
- Balance Design and Build
- HGA Architects and Engineers
- Margolis Company
- Mi-Tech Services
- Omni Ecosystems
- University of Minnesota
- Vivant Gardening Services
Types of Employers
- Garden centers and nurseries
- Government agencies
- Residential and commercial landscape firms
- Natural resource management firms
- Parks, sports and recreational facilities
- Universities and colleges
- Urban & regional planning organizations
Meet Your Career Consultant
Brian (he/him) can assist you with
- Major and career exploration
- Internship planning
- Job searching
- Interview prep and practice
- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: landscape, planning, design, sustainable, urban, natural resource, environment
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
- Study Abroad Information for Landscape Architecture