Landscape architects plan new landscapes for present and future use, revitalize historic landscapes, and preserve the environment. Penn State's program is one of the oldest and most respected in the United States. Art, the natural sciences, and design are the core subjects of the Landscape Architecture program. The design studio is the center of the five year degree, where students work one-on-one with faculty to solve planning and design problems. Landscape architects work on a broad range of projects, including commercial centers; industrial and technological parks; new towns; highways and transportation corridors; national, state, and local parks; corporate and college campuses; and urban development. To maintain the program's quality, enrollment is limited. Demand for landscape architects continues to increase.

An integrated B.L.A./M.L.A. in Landscape Architecture is available to applicants who currently hold a baccalaureate degree.

The B.L.A. in Landscape Architecture is offered by Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture.