BSLA Landscape Architecture at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture at The Design School is an accredited undergraduate professional degree program that provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a professional landscape architect. You have the opportunity to engage with the community in applied projects that focus on designing socially and environmentally sustainable outdoor environments.

Faculty: Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts | Department: The Design School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses ALA 100 Introduction to Environmental Design ALA 102 Landscapes and Sustainability ALA 121 Design Fundamentals I ALA 122 Design Fundamentals II LAP 231 Introduction to Digital Applications for Designers LAP 251 Plant Materials for Sustainable Landscapes What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Chief Sustainability Officer Growth: 3.2% Median Salary: $213,990 Learn more Commercial Real Estate Associate Growth: 3.7% Median Salary: $69,990 Learn more Construction Manager Growth: 9.1% Median Salary: $114,990 Learn more Environmental Sciences Professor Growth: 2.7% Median Salary: $94,980 Learn more Landscape Architect Growth: 4.4% Median Salary: $79,870 Learn more Park Ranger Growth: 5.3% Median Salary: $73,010 Learn more Sustainability Specialist Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $83,050 Learn more Urban Planner Growth: 3.9% Median Salary: $89,320 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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