Landscape Architect Degree

Landscape Architect degree program at University of Rhode Islands prepare students to prudently manage and maintain both indoor and outdoor recreational and ornamental plants along with the academic know-how to translate design into reality. Get more details below including other Rhode Island colleges that offer landscape architect degrees.

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University of Rhode Island

400 East Ave, Warwick, RI

URI is a public institution located in Kingston, RI and provides a large number of program options for students. As a land grant institution this school is one of the larger public institutions in the state of Rhode Island. Nearly 16,000 students enroll at URI yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Most common test scores among applicants admitted to this school are between 21 - 26 for the ACT exam, or 1440 - 1730 on the SAT. This school accepts about 90 percent of applicants. Of those applicants accepted, about 18 percent attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at University of Rhode Island are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $13,000 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $30,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $7,800 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The University of Rhode Island "Rams" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students Enrolled in the Landscape Architect Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Rhode Island offers a bachelor's degree program in landscape architect.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Landscape Architects

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, landscape architects employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.5% from 2014 to 2024

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).