Hodges University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Counseling Programs in Fort Myers, FL (2026)
Fort Myers, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs, with tuition ranging from $2,682 to $10,634 per year for indexed 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 counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Fort Myers
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer counseling 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.
Florida SouthWestern State College
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Online programsYes
St Petersburg College
Published tuition$2,682 - $10,634
Online programsYes
Southeastern University
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Online programsYes
Hillsborough Community College
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida counseling page.
Counseling 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $54,630 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $53,402 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $56,760 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $55,484 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $48,690 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $47,595 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $51,460 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $50,303 |
| Counselor, All Other | $45,880 | FL statewide | $44,848 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $76,760 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $75,034 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91,730 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,160 | Census 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 |
| Counseling-related employment in Lee County | 2,555 workers, 1,134 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fort Myers-Area Cities With Counseling 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 counseling schools are near Fort Myers, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Fort Myers. The closest is Hodges University in Fort Myers, FL (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hillsborough Community College (98.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Fort Myers?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Fort Myers are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,760), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($56,760), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($54,630). 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 counseling 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 counseling?
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.