Public Information Policy
The Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) requires accredited programs to provide reliable information to the public. This information is intended to help potential students make informed application decisions.
Accreditation
The bachelor degree in landscape architecture (BLA) at Washington State University is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board. The program meets the educational requirements for licensure eligibility in Washington state. For more information on LAAB, see the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) website.
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Program Length
Landscape Architecture (LA) is a four-year program structured into one year of pre-professional coursework and three years of major (professional) coursework. Professional program courses begin in second year fall. Learn more at the LA Advising guide.
Cost of Attendance
Accurate estimates are available each year from Student Financial Services.
WSU Costs Per Semester
| Expense | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Fees & Tuition | $6686 | $14965 |
| Books & Supplies | $381 | $381 |
| Room & Board | $8887 | $8887 |
| Misc. Living Expenses | $924 | $924 |
| Transportation | $767 | $767 |
LA Annual Costs
| Expense | Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| SDC Computing & Shop Fees | $490 | $490 |
| LA Course Fees 1st year | $145 | $145 |
| LA Course Fees 2nd year | $625 | $625 |
| LA Course Fees 3rd year | $600 | $600 |
| LA Course Fees 4th year | $650 | $650 |
Retention, Admission, Graduation Rates based on SDC reporting
| Year | Admission Rates | Retention Rates | Degrees Conferred | % Timely Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 100% | 55% | 10 | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 70% | 93% | 16 | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 61% | 69% | 9 | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 90% | 93% | 25 | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 100% | 80% | 19 | 90% |
| 2023-2024 | 100% | 72% | 18 | 89% |
Alumni Job Placement
| Year | Graduate Ed | Private Practice | Public Practice | Design Build | Volunteer | Other | Unknown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | 3 | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 | 2 |
| 2019-2020 | N/A | 8 | 1 | N/A | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020-2021 | 2 | 3 | N/A | 2 | N/A | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-2022 | N/A | 10 | 3 | 2 | N/A | 2 | 8 |
| 2022-2023 | N/A | 8 | N/A | 6 | N/A | 2 | 3 |