Industry snapshot: Building and design jobs

Landscape architects

Average salary: $71,310

Demand: Fairly good. Growing demand for more environmentally friendly design is energizing the industry, but a down economy tightens many budgets. Universities, healthcare, and retirement facilities need landscape design, as do cities and states for parks and highways.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, master's preferred, plus exam and license; computer design skills; knowledge of plants, materials, and environmental regulations; internship experience, flexibility, and strong portfolio.

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Landscape architects Average salary: $71,310 Demand: Fairly good. Growing demand for more environmentally friendly design is energizing the industry, but a down economy tightens many budgets. Universities, healthcare, and retirement facilities need landscape design, as do cities and states for parks and highways. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, master's preferred, plus exam and license; computer design skills; knowledge of plants, materials, and environmental regulations; internship experience, flexibility, and strong portfolio.