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Landscape Architecture at University of Rhode Island

Kingston, RI · Public · Bachelor's Degree
55 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
56
Optimistic
55
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings $57,920/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk High (44% exposed)
Job Market Medium (17,100 openings/yr)
ROI 9.2x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #9 of 17 Landscape Architecture programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Landscape Architecture graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $614K $602K $555K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.3x 9.2x 8.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.3x 4.2x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 74% 67% 51%
DegreeOutlook Score 56 55 54

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,632
Out-of-state: $143,216 (4.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$79,596
-21% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$64,541
11% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Rhode Island's Landscape Architecture graduates start at $57,920/yr — above the $51,771 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.2x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Landscape Architecture's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #9 of 17 Landscape Architecture programs, University of Rhode Island falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $64,541 are relatively flat compared to the $57,920 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.

About University of Rhode Island

A 77% acceptance rate means University of Rhode Island is accessible to most applicants, serving 13,822 students in Kingston, RI.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr
Landscape architects $79,660/yr
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Landscape Architecture at Other Schools

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ($60,668) Ball State University ($59,972) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($58,331) University of Georgia ($54,777) Texas Tech University ($54,701) Texas A & M University-College Station ($54,214) Iowa State University ($53,355) University of Kentucky ($52,841)

Other Majors at University of Rhode Island

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($82,218) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($81,508) Computer Engineering ($80,029) Chemical Engineering ($75,406) Ocean Engineering ($70,939) Mechanical Engineering ($70,724) Civil Engineering ($68,728) Biomedical/Medical Engineering ($68,410)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Landscape Architecture at University of Rhode Island?
This program scores 55/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Landscape Architecture programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.
Will AI replace Landscape Architecture careers?
With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $554,814 in decade earnings vs $613,640 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →