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Landscape Architecture at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,253/yr (-9% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Medium (17,100 openings/yr)

ROI 24.3x earnings multiple (9.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 17 Landscape Architecture programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Landscape Architecture graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$748K	$723K	$648K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	25.1x	24.3x	21.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.7x	9.4x	8.4x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	67%	51%
DegreeOutlook Score	63	62	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,756

Out-of-state: $77,276 (9.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,320

-56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,500

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$74,877

58% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $47,253 track close to the $51,771 national median for Landscape Architecture programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 24.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Landscape Architecture programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Landscape Architecture's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

At $18,500 in median debt against $47,253 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #1 of 17 programs, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona's Landscape Architecture program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $74,877 show a 58% jump from the $47,253 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has a 74% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 24,271 students enrolled in Pomona, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 46% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Landscape architects $79,660/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Landscape Architecture at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona?

A score of 62/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Landscape Architecture field.

Will AI replace Landscape Architecture careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $647,781 in decade earnings vs $747,510 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →