Best Data Science Schools Near Naples, FL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Naples, Florida is home to about 19,421 residents. Median household income is $140,833 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $138,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Naples

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Naples, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Naples 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 Naples. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 102.5 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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  • Programs offered: 79

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

#2

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL 102.8 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,654
Avg net price $5,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 105.9 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 123.6 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
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  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL 129.9 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,782
Avg net price $3,861/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 130.9 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.0 BOC Score
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: 73

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

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#7

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, FL 138.2 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Avg net price $11,853/yr
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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 173.3 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Naples

Naples is part of the Naples-Marco Island, FL metro area (BLS area code 34940). 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)
Data Scientists $115,140 Naples-Marco Island, FL $111,570
Statisticians $108,040 FL statewide $104,690
Operations Research Analysts $78,060 Naples-Marco Island, FL $75,640
Software Developers $130,730 Naples-Marco Island, FL $126,676
Actuaries $132,110 FL statewide $128,014
Database Architects $138,320 FL statewide $134,031
Computer Systems Analysts $103,680 Naples-Marco Island, FL $100,465
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,280 Naples-Marco Island, FL $72,946

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.

Naples at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,421 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $140,833 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 63.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying data science roles near Naples?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Naples are: Database Architects ($138,320), Actuaries ($132,110), Software Developers ($130,730). 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 Naples?

Bonita Springs, FL is 14.2 miles from Naples and has its own set of local data science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Naples an affordable place to study data science?

Naples’s median household income of $140,833 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Naples 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 Naples

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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