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Cal Poly Pomona offers California's most affordable market architecture education at just $11,580 net cost, while private Academy of Art University charges $39,778 for the same degree. This $28,198 gap reflects California's stark public-private divide in higher education costs. The Golden State's $3.5 trillion economy creates strong demand for market architects, particularly in drought-resistant design and sustainable urban planning projects across Silicon Valley and Southern California's expanding metropolitan areas.
5
Programs
$11,580 – $39,778
Net Price Range
$47,755
Avg. Program Earnings
74.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Landscape Architecture Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $11,580 $7,439 66.7% 55.4%
2 $14,979 $14,850 92.9% 11.3%
3 $15,288 $15,247 85.1% 37.3%
4 $15,624 $11,075 85.2% 30.4%
5 $39,778 $28,024 40.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Cal Poly Pomona such an affordable option for market architecture students?

Cal Poly Pomona's $11,580 net cost includes substantial state funding that keeps tuition low for California residents at $7,439 per year. The program also produces graduates earning $49,136 annually, the highest among California's market architecture programs.

How do UC Berkeley and UC Davis compare in terms of selectivity and outcomes?

UC Berkeley accepts just 11.33% of applicants and achieves a 92.90% graduation rate, while UC Davis accepts 37.34% with an 85.10% graduation rate. UC Davis provides earnings data showing graduates earn $46,087 annually, though Berkeley likely commands higher salaries given its reputation.

Is Academy of Art University worth the significantly higher cost?

Academy of Art University charges $39,778 net cost but reports only a 40.50% graduation rate, far below public alternatives. The private institution lacks published earnings data, making it difficult to justify the $28,198 premium over Cal Poly Pomona.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.