U.S. median for this major: $65,863.
College Scorecard field of study; 18 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 41% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,015. College Scorecard.
Clemson University Landscape Architecture: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 South Carolina colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Landscape Architecture nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Clemson University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,607 | $57,830 | 1.8 years |
| $30–48k | $14,109 | $59,963 | 1.9 years |
| $48–75k | $18,851 | $80,117 | 2.5 years |
| $75–110k | $24,833 | $105,540 | 3.3 years |
| $110k+ | $27,922 | $118,669 | 3.7 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (68% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Landscape Architecture graduates 4 years after graduating ($65,469) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $31,953 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Landscape Architecture graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Landscape Architects
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Clemson University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Clemson University
- Acceptance rate: 38% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 87% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $71,513
- Full cost breakdown · all 70 majors · overview
Related majors at Clemson University
- Architecture$63,892
Clemson University Landscape Architecture questions
How much do Clemson University Landscape Architecture graduates earn?
Landscape Architecture graduates of Clemson University earn a median $65,469 four years after graduating and $51,304 one year after. The U.S. median for Landscape Architecture graduates across 19 colleges is $65,863.
How much debt do Clemson University Landscape Architecture graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Landscape Architecture graduates of Clemson University is $27,000, about 41% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Where does Clemson University rank for Landscape Architecture in South Carolina?
Of 1 South Carolina colleges reporting Landscape Architecture graduate earnings, Clemson University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Landscape Architecture graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $160,900 in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC area and $171,270 nationally. Others include landscape architects.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Clemson University Landscape Architecture: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/clemson-university/majors/landscape-architecture (College Scorecard and BLS data).