Naples, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering forensic science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,401 to $25,162 per year for indexed programs. Naples has a population of about 19,421. 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 forensic science-related role is Forensic Science Technician at a median $76,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Forensic Science Schools to Naples
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer forensic 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:
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 Naples.
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
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
$39,696
Avg net price
$30,498/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,939
Avg net price
$14,506/yr
TuitionIn‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,654
Avg net price
$5,463/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
73%
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,006
Avg net price
$44,089/yr
TuitionIn‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,923
Avg net price
$9,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida forensic science page.
Forensic 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) |
|---|
| Forensic Science Technician | $76,230 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $73,866 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $58,610 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $56,793 |
| Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer | $73,040 | Naples-Marco Island, FL | $70,775 |
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 |
Other Naples-Area Cities With Forensic Science 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
How many accredited forensic science schools are near Naples, FL?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering forensic science programs near Naples. The closest is Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL (21.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida International University (92.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying forensic science roles near Naples?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying forensic science-related roles near Naples are: Forensic Science Technician ($76,230), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($73,040), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($58,610). 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 forensic 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 forensic 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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