Why Purdue?
Graduates go on to shape public and private outdoor spaces as licensed professionals or design consultants across industries.
- Landscape architect
- Urban planner
- Environmental designer
- Green infrastructure specialist
- Site design consultant
- Parks and recreation planner
- Sustainable development coordinator
Gain skills and experience through an extensive, paid co-operative internship. Working in firms across the country, our students engage in real-world projects, design and plan improvements in the places people live, work and play, and make a difference in communities. Through this transformative experience, our students return to Purdue more prepared to enter the profession upon graduation with skills and professional contacts — and often a standing job offer — that are unmatched.
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Emily Slade
Emily Slade chose landscape architecture at Purdue for its unique, hands-on approach. A key feature of the program is the 40-week cooperative internship, where students gain real-world experience at a professional firm. As a junior preparing for her co-op year, Emily sees it as a valuable opportunity to explore the field and discover the career path that fits her best.
Katelyn Rockey
Katelyn Rockey recommends landscape architecture to anyone passionate about the outdoors, art and community. She values the supportive faculty and inspiring peers who challenge her to grow as a designer. With a goal of creating beautiful, accessible and environmentally conscious public spaces, Katelyn says Purdue has shaped her design mindset and given her experiences and connections that will support her future success.
Transfer to Landscape Architecture (Pre)
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements, including a minimum GPA of 2.5. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
