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Landscape Architecture at University of Georgia

Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,777/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Medium (17,100 openings/yr)

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 17 Landscape Architecture programs Top 25%

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	$639K	$625K	$572K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.3x	14.0x	12.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.2x	4.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	67%	51%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$44,720

Out-of-state: $120,880 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,264

-24% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,250

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$66,685

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Georgia's Landscape Architecture graduates start at $54,777/yr — above the $51,771 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.0x 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 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $21,250 in median debt clears quickly against $54,777 in annual earnings.

At #4 of 17 nationally, this is a top-5% Landscape Architecture program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $54,777 to $66,685 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Georgia

Admission to University of Georgia is competitive, with 37% of applicants accepted, with 31,310 students enrolled in Athens, GA.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Landscape Architecture at University of Georgia?

A score of 60/100 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 $572,335 in decade earnings vs $638,869 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of Georgia's Landscape Architecture program stand out?

Ranked #4 of 17 programs nationally, University of Georgia lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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