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Best Online Education Programs in Naples, FL (2026)
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 the Naples-Marco Island, FL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, Postsecondary at a median $103,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Naples
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education 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.
No Naples-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida education page.
Education 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,110 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $60,184 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $58,595 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,410 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $58,537 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $63,640 | FL statewide | $61,667 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $101,980 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $98,818 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $103,040 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $99,845 |
| Tutor | $36,850 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $35,707 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $81,380 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $78,857 |
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 |
| Education-related employment in Collier County | 2,624 workers, 198 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Naples-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Bonita Springs, FL – 14.2 mi away (382,869 pop)
- Estero, FL – 19.1 mi away (32,140 pop)
- Fort Myers, FL – 32.5 mi away (77,146 pop)
- Cape Coral, FL – 36.3 mi away (617,896 pop)
- North Port, FL – 67.5 mi away (190,003 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Naples?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Naples are: Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($103,040), Education Administrator, K-12 ($101,980), Educational and Career Counselor ($81,380). 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 education 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 education?
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.
Learn More About Education Programs
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Florida
- Education programs by state
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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.