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

Cape Coral, Florida has a population of about 206,387. The city’s median household income is $76,062 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering education programs near Cape Coral, with tuition ranging from $2,682 to $10,634 per year for indexed programs. In the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $96,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Cape Coral

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 15 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Cape Coral. Distances are calculated from Cape Coral city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers, FL9.2 miContact school for pricing
Florida Gulf Coast UniversityFort Myers, FL18.6 miContact school for pricing
Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FL40.5 miContact school for pricing
State College of Florida-Manatee-SarasotaBradenton, FL66.0 miContact school for pricing
South Florida State CollegeAvon Park, FL70.6 miContact school for pricing
Warner UniversityLake Wales, FL85.2 miContact school for pricing
Webber International UniversityBabson Park, FL87.3 miContact school for pricing
St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg, FL87.4 mi$2,682 - $10,634
Hillsborough Community CollegeTampa, FL93.6 miContact school for pricing
The University of TampaTampa, FL94.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Education 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)
Secondary School Teacher$58,270Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$56,960
Elementary School Teacher$58,460Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$57,146
Middle School Teacher$58,360Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$57,048
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$62,020FL statewide$60,626
Education Administrator, K-12$91,420Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$89,365
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$96,910Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$94,731
Tutor$36,570Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$35,748
Educational and Career Counselor$63,200Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$61,779

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.


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
Education-related employment in Lee County3,000 workers, 266 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 15 accredited schools offering education programs near Cape Coral. The closest is Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, FL (9.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is The University of Tampa (94.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Cape Coral?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Cape Coral are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($96,910), Education Administrator, K-12 ($91,420), Educational and Career Counselor ($63,200). 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 education 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 education?

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.


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.