As demand for landscaping professionals continues to increase each year, landscape design schools are busy preparing students for future careers. A bachelor's or master's degree is required for most positions in the field. Additionally, 49 states require a license before you can begin work as a landscape architect. Landscape design schools specialize in providing the hands-on training you need to quickly enter this growing field.

Landscape Design Schools: Committed to Quality Education

When you enroll in a design school, you can expect to learn industry standards from established professionals. Under their careful guidance, you learn both the theory and science behind good landscape design. Most landscape design schools also focus on practical applications so you are ready to work immediately upon graduation. Landscape design schools help you prepare for the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE). Once you successfully pass this exam, you are ready to fill one of the many positions opening up for landscape architects.

A New Career in a Growing Field

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for landscape architects is expected to increase 20 percent in the next decade. Most architects are employed by private firms while others work for the government. Almost 21 percent of landscape architects are self-employed. In addition, you can expect to earn anywhere from $45,000-$77,000, on average, with the education provided by landscape design schools.

Maryalene LaPonsie

Landscape Architects • http://www.bls.gov • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos039.htm#training • Bureau of Labor Statistics

Schools are listed in alphabetical order by state then city.
Canadian schools are listed at the bottom.

NewSchool of Architecture and Design

[San Diego, CA]

Change the way the world looks with a degree from NewSchool of Architecture & Design, located in San Diego, California. NewSchool has become one of the most innovative architectural schools in the country. NewSchool strives to meet the ever-changing demands of the architecture profession by providing an instructional program that nurtures a student's artistic passion into professional excellence. NewSchool is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), and grants Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Learn more today.
Programs:
  Bachelor of Architecture
  Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Arts
  Bachelor of Arts, Architecture
  Master of Architecture
  Master of Architecture, First Professional Degree
  Master of Architecture, Second Architectural Degree
  Master of Landscape Architecture
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Ashworth College - US	[Online]
Programs: Fashion Retailing Graphic Design Interior Decorating Intro to Photography Landscape Design Request More Information >

Penn Foster Career School

[Scranton, PA]

Get the skills you need to prepare for a new career in one of today's hottest career fields with a diploma or certificate from Penn Foster Career School. Choose from over 80 quality distance education programs in areas like health services, business, legal studies, education, engineering, technology, trade, automotive, creative and design, or high school. Our expert faculty and friendly support staff are dedicated to helping you succeed.
Programs:
  Drafting with AutoCAD
  Furniture and Cabinet Maker
  Interior Decorator
  Landscaper
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Ashworth College - Canada	[Online]
Programs: Fashion Retailing Program Interior Decorating Program Landscape Design Program Photoshop for Photographers Professional Photography Request More Information >