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Landscape Architects

Job Information

Plan and design land areas for projects such as parks and other recreational facilities, airports, highways, hospitals, schools, land subdivisions, and commercial, industrial, and residential sites.

Information

  • About 21 percent of landscape architects are self-employed—almost 3 times the proportion for all occupations.
  • Almost all States require landscape architects to be licensed, which generally requires a degree in landscape architecture from an accredited school, work experience, and a passing score on the Landscape Architect Registration Exam.
  • Good job opportunities are expected, but new graduates may face competition for jobs in the largest and most prestigious firms.

Statistics

Personality I'm creative
Salary $63,240/yr ($31.62/hr)
Job Outlook Average
Education Bachelors