Best Online Computer Science Programs in Fort Myers, FL (2026)

Fort Myers, Florida has a population of about 91,730. The city’s median household income is $62,160 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fort Myers. In the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $140,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Fort Myers

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 22 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Fort Myers. Distances are calculated from Fort Myers city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida computer science page.

Computer Science 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.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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

Other Fort Myers-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Cape Coral, FL – 10.4 mi away (617,896 pop)
• Estero, FL – 13.5 mi away (32,140 pop)
• Bonita Springs, FL – 18.4 mi away (382,869 pop)
• Naples, FL – 32.5 mi away (21,845 pop)
• North Port, FL – 37.8 mi away (190,003 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Fort Myers, FL?

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fort Myers. The closest is Hodges University in Fort Myers, FL (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is South Florida State College (68.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Fort Myers?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Fort Myers are: Database Architect ($140,570), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($140,490), Computer Network Architect ($129,470). 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 computer science 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 computer science?

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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Florida
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.