Best Online Accounting Programs in Fort Myers, FL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fort Myers, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Fort Myers has a population of about 91,730. Median household income is $62,160 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Fort Myers

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Fort Myers. Distances are calculated from Fort Myers city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Fort Myers. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Hodges University

Fort Myers, FL 0.8 miles from Fort Myers
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#2

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 6.0 miles from Fort Myers BOC Score66.8
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#3

Immokalee Technical College

Immokalee, FL 28.4 miles from Fort Myers BOC Score67.4
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#4

Lorenzo Walker Technical College

Naples, FL 33.3 miles from Fort Myers BOC Score74.5
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#5

Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, FL 61.7 miles from Fort Myers BOC Score37.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Fort Myers

Fort Myers is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area (BLS area code 15980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$79,420Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$77,634
Financial Manager$143,830Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$140,596
Financial Analyst$79,350Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$77,566
Budget Analyst$78,470Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$76,706
Tax Preparer$58,020Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$56,716
Tax Examiner and Collector$49,740Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$48,622
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$48,980Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$47,879

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Fort Myers at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population91,730Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,160Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Lee County1,967 workers, 544 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Fort Myers, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Fort Myers. The closest is Hodges University in Fort Myers, FL (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Suncoast Technical College (61.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Fort Myers?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Fort Myers are: Financial Manager ($143,830), Accountant and Auditor ($79,420), Financial Analyst ($79,350). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cape Coral instead of Fort Myers?

Cape Coral, FL is 10.4 miles from Fort Myers and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fort Myers an affordable place to study accounting?

Fort Myers’s median household income of $62,160 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Myers while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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