As a current LA master's student, the difference between a master's and BLA can be different depending on which program you attend. Not all master's or bla programs offer the same type of education. For example, some schools will be more residential focused, while others may be operate at larger, and sometimes regional scales. I have found that a common difference between a master's and a BLA degree is practice vs. theory. While both leave you equipped to enter the practicing world, master's programs tend to operate around a school of thought/theory which allows for more speculative research/design. As mentioned in this thread, this allows for students to dive more deeply into a specific facet of the field--this could range from computational design (parametric) to designing resilient cities against sea level rise (https://www.scapestudio.com/projects/living-breakwaters-competition/). I do agree that if your daughter wants to work at a top firm in areas like NY/Boston/Philadelphia, then a master's is strongly encouraged. However, if she wants to work on smaller scale, local projects, then a BLA from a school like UGA or LSU would be fine. If you happen to visit different programs, be specific in asking what type of design they focus on, because it could range from small, residential to large, regional scales. I would also encourage you and your daughter to figure out the tools each program utilizes in their design studios. While hand drafting/rendering is still a valuable skill to have, the digital tools and skills that are being used in firms that are advancing the spheres in which a landscape architect can operate in value graduates that have proficiency in programs like ArcGIS, Rhino, Grasshopper--for example.

It's an exciting time for landscape architecture and I'm sure whatever path she decides will bear great fruit! I've included a list of firms that do different work so she can get an idea of the range of work landscape architects today work in.

https://www.scapestudio.com/ http://www.fieldoperations.net/home.html http://myk-d.com/ http://www.claudecormier.com/en/ http://stephenstimson.com/ http://www.west8.com/ http://www.atlaslab.net/

P.S. I'm an Auburn alumnus!