Program Overview

Introduction to the Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture

The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture offers Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) programs. Both the undergraduate and graduate landscape architecture programs are accredited by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB).

Program Accreditation and Ranking

The programs have received notable rankings, with the undergraduate program ranked number one in the nation and the graduate program ranked number three in the nation by DesignIntelligence, the leading journal of design professionals. The landscape architecture program is also a STEM-designated program with the CIP code 04.0601.

Program Details

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA)

No specific details are provided about the BLA program in the given context.

Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA)

No specific details are provided about the MLA program in the given context, including admissions process and curriculum.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

LSU Financial Aid & Scholarships is committed to working with students and parents by providing student aid through grants, loans, work-study programs, and scholarships. The Robert Reich School of Landscape Architecture awards more than 80 scholarships and awards totaling approximately $150,000 to students each year. Several graduate and research assistant positions are available for qualifying students.

Student Experience

The school hosts open houses at least once each year for both the graduate and undergraduate programs, allowing interested students to visit the school and meet the director. Tours can be arranged, and the small class sizes enable more one-on-one engagement with professors. Students have expressed appreciation for the blend of design, mathematics, and art in landscape architecture, as well as the open communication with other disciplines and cultures.