How will you shape our world?

Our Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) program is the oldest in the nation and is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) and the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).  Over four years, our students participate in a curriculum designed to shape the next generation of visionary problem-solvers. Here, future landscape architects gain the skills to design spaces that are meaningful, sustainable, and inclusive for all. Guided by experienced faculty, students work in collaborative studio environments that integrate creative design with STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to address real-world challenges and transform environments into places that inspire and endure.

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What You Will Learn

Our program unites art, science, ecology, and engineering with the power of creativity and design thinking to address some of today’s most urgent environmental and social challenges. Here, you’ll gain the skills to shape resilient, sustainable communities and make a lasting impact on the world around you.

What You Will Do

Graduates are equipped to excel in both the private and public sectors, joining professional design firms or working with city, state, and federal governments. They contribute to diverse planning and development projects across parks, downtown areas, greenways, healthcare facilities, and college campuses. Many also succeed with land development companies, as well as vendors and suppliers within the industry.


Career Outlook

Landscape Architecture Careers at a Glance

Professional Practice in Landscape Architecture:  

  • Design Firm (single discipline / multidisciplinary)
  • Design / Build Firm
  • Public Practice
  • Academic Practice
  • Corporate Practice
  • Specialty Practice
  • Land Development Practice

Common Projects in Landscape Architecture: 

  • School and College Campuses
  • Corporate and Commercial Grounds
  • Public Gardens and Arboreta
  • Historic Preservation and Restoration
  • Hotels, Resorts, Golf Courses
  • Landscape Art and Earth Sculpture
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Therapeutic Gardens
  • Water Resources
  • Monument Grounds
Career Potential

To learn more about career potential with a degree in Landscape Architecture, please read the United States Department of Labor’s statistics.

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Career Outcomes

Student Life

BLA Student Ambassadors

Follow the BLA Ambassadors on Instagram for the latest updates on events and opportunities!

Georgia Students of Landscape Architecture 

The College of Environment and Design is the home of the state student chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). We aspire to bring landscape architecture students from the BLA and MLA programs together for social purposes. We plan and oversee various projects and events at CED in conjunction with the state chapter of ASLA.

Click here to learn how you can get involved and follow the @gsla_uga on Instagram for updates on meetings, projects, and social events.


Public Information

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