Both the BLA and MLA at the University of Oregon are accredited by the national Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board.  The BLA has been continuously accredited since 1949.  The MLA has been continuously accredited since 2005.  The link below provides information for potential students about the recent performance of both these degree programs in providing effective professional education and training.

Public Disclosure About the University of Oregon BLA and MLA Degrees

Average ranges of additional costs of attendance beyond those published on the UO website:

Art and drafting supplies = $240 - $700 per year.

• Most design work is now digital, and mainly so in more advanced classes.
• Some students choose to sketch, draw, or render many studio products by hand, which adds to these costs.

Printing of drawings and posters for display at reviews and class pinups = $350 - $1,600 per year.

• Digitally produced graphics are sometimes printed for class or public events. Digitally projected displays are often used instead.
• Some students choose to print digitally produced in-process and draft drawings often, which adds to costs.

A high-powered laptop computer with lots of RAM and VRAM, a fast graphics card, and maximum drive storage = $3,400 to $5,600.

• Design work requires a powerful graphics computer because CAD, GIS, image, and 3D graphics files are often very large.
• Many students find that a large external monitor for home and/or studio is also very useful = $200 to $1,000.

Applications, admissions, and enrollments by academic year

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Post-graduation licensure requirements in Oregon with a UO BLA or MLA (similar in most other states):

In Oregon, one may take the National Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Board exam any time after completing a UO BLA or MLA.

All sections of the Council of Landscape Architecture Registration Board examination must be passed and repeat trials for each are allowed.

One must also have at least three years of diversified experience in landscape architecture under direct supervision of a licensed landscape architect.

After satisfying all the above, license granted after successful interview by the Oregon State Landscape Architecture Board.

See: https://www.oregon.gov/landarch/Exams/Pages/Qualify.aspx

Total scholarship dollars awarded by the Department of Landscape Architecture by academic year and degree: