Estero, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering criminal justice programs. Estero has a population of about 37,258. Median household income is $100,459 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning criminal justice-related role is Judge or Magistrate at a median $186,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Criminal Justice Schools to Estero
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer criminal justice programs near Estero, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Estero city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Estero.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,560
Avg net price
$12,568/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,421
Avg net price
$7,247/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,990
Avg net price
$3,877/yr
TuitionIn‑state$3,165
Out‑of‑state$11,859
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,318
Avg net price
$22,356/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,606
Avg net price
$29,529/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 48%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,544
Avg net price
$19,849/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,818
Out‑of‑state$13,818
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,249
Avg net price
$9,288/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$34,421
Avg net price
$20,271/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida criminal justice page.
Criminal Justice Wages Near Estero
Estero 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) |
|---|
| Attorney | $129,450 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $126,540 |
| Judge or Magistrate | $186,040 | FL statewide | $181,857 |
| Police Supervisor | $97,380 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $95,191 |
| Detective or Criminal Investigator | $76,310 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $74,594 |
| Police or Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $76,710 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $74,985 |
| Correctional Officer | $44,660 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $43,656 |
| Probation Officer | $48,530 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $47,439 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $63,150 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $61,730 |
| Paralegal or Legal Assistant | $60,700 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $59,335 |
| Information Security Analyst | $131,500 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $128,543 |
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.
Estero at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 37,258 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $100,459 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 49.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Estero-Area Cities With Criminal Justice Programs
- Bonita Springs, FL – 5.0 mi away (382,869 pop)
- Fort Myers, FL – 13.5 mi away (77,146 pop)
- Naples, FL – 19.1 mi away (21,845 pop)
- Cape Coral, FL – 19.4 mi away (617,896 pop)
- North Port, FL – 50.1 mi away (190,003 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited criminal justice schools are near Estero, FL?
Accredited schools offering criminal justice programs near Estero are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying criminal justice roles near Estero?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying criminal justice-related roles near Estero are: Judge or Magistrate ($186,040), Information Security Analyst ($131,500), Attorney ($129,450). 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 Bonita Springs instead of Estero?
Bonita Springs, FL is 5.0 miles from Estero and has its own set of local criminal justice programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Estero an affordable place to study criminal justice?
Estero’s median household income of $100,459 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Estero 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: July 23, 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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