Best Online Cybersecurity Programs in Cape Coral, FL (2026)

Cape Coral, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs. Cape Coral has a population of about 206,387. Median household income is $76,062 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area, the top-earning cybersecurity-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,820 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Cybersecurity Schools to Cape Coral

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer cybersecurity programs near Cape Coral, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cape Coral 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:

  • 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 Cape Coral. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 9.2 miles from Cape Coral BOC Score 66.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,421
Avg net price $7,247/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 66.0 miles from Cape Coral BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,318
Avg net price $22,356/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 71.9 miles from Cape Coral BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,990
Avg net price $3,877/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,165
Out‑of‑state$11,859
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 87.2 miles from Cape Coral BOC Score 74.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL 93.6 miles from Cape Coral BOC Score 61.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,782
Avg net price $3,861/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 94.5 miles from Cape Coral BOC Score 58.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,436
Avg net price $36,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 95.9 miles from Cape Coral BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Strayer University-Florida

Tampa, FL 96.1 miles from Cape Coral BOC Score 38.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $16,064/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Cybersecurity Wages Near Cape Coral

Cape Coral 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)
Information Security Analyst$131,500Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$128,543
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$82,750Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$80,890
Computer Network Architect$130,150Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$127,224
Computer Systems Analyst$97,310Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$95,122
Computer and Information Systems Manager$159,820Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$156,227
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,680Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$73,978
Computer User Support Specialist$54,170Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$52,952

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.


Cape Coral at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population206,387Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,062Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Cybersecurity-related employment in Lee County2,208 workers, 591 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited cybersecurity schools are near Cape Coral, FL?

Accredited schools offering cybersecurity programs near Cape Coral 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 cybersecurity roles near Cape Coral?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying cybersecurity-related roles near Cape Coral are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,820), Information Security Analyst ($131,500), Computer Network Architect ($130,150). 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 Fort Myers instead of Cape Coral?

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

Is Cape Coral an affordable place to study cybersecurity?

Cape Coral’s median household income of $76,062 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cape Coral 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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Other Programs Available in Cape Coral

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Cape Coral:

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.