Ball State University

Are you drawn to the beauty and structure of outdoor spaces? Are you curious about ways to transform outdated or neglected land into useful, innovative landscapes? Are you driven to fuse sustainability into our public spaces?

Our professionally accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) at Ball State University is committed to preparing professionals and leaders with the knowledge, skills, and awareness to respond to significant environmental, social, and public health challenges. We are sustainability-focused; design-centered; landscape engineering-intensive; travel-inspired engaging with places, alumni, and other professionals; exceptional at preparing graduates for professional licensure and practice; and nationally ranked by Design Intelligence for 15+ years running. Our graduates assume the roles of steward, designer, and problem-solver who make positive and measurable differences everywhere. The world needs more people like you to become an influential landscape architect.

Our bachelor of landscape architecture (BLA) degree reflects the growing public interest in living, working, and playing in green, thoughtful spaces. The five-year program prepares you for an exciting and rewarding career.