Best General Studies Schools Near Cape Coral, FL (2026)

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

Cape Coral, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $3,165 to $29,944 per year for indexed 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 general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $94,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Cape Coral

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies 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.

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

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#1

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 9.2 miles from Cape Coral
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
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: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 18.6 miles from Cape Coral
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,560
Avg net price $12,568/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 70

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

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#3

New College of Florida

Sarasota, FL 61.8 miles from Cape Coral
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
53.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,082
Avg net price $7,195/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,916
Out‑of‑state$29,944
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 7

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

#4

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 66.0 miles from Cape Coral
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,318
Avg net price $22,356/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 70.6 miles from Cape Coral
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.8 BOC Score
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: 40

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

#6

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 85.2 miles from Cape Coral
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 87.4 miles from Cape Coral
  • 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL 93.6 miles from Cape Coral
  • 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

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

General Studies 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $94,730 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $92,600
Management Analysts $88,310 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $86,325
Human Resources Specialists $64,770 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $63,314
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,180 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $63,715
Writers and Authors $64,900 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $63,441
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,270 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $58,915
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,850 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $61,437
Social and Community Service Managers $76,760 Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $75,034

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

Metric Value Source
Population 206,387 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,062 Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Cape Coral, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Cape Coral. The closest is Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers, FL (9.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Florida State College (70.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Cape Coral?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Cape Coral are: General and Operations Managers ($94,730), Management Analysts ($88,310), Social and Community Service Managers ($76,760). 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 general studies 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 general studies?

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: 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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