Best Innovation Schools Near Naples, FL (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Naples, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering innovation programs, with tuition ranging from $3,165 to $62,616 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 innovation-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Innovation Schools to Naples

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

#1

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 21.7 miles from Naples BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 32

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

#2

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 28.3 miles from Naples BOC Score 66.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 98.8 miles from Naples BOC Score 74.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 101.1 miles from Naples BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 73

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

#5

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 101.7 miles from Naples BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 102.1 miles from Naples BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 102.5 miles from Naples BOC Score 53.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 103

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

#8

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL 102.8 miles from Naples BOC Score 62.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Innovation 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$102,310Naples-Marco Island, FL$99,138
Management Analyst$79,210Naples-Marco Island, FL$76,754
Marketing Manager$138,980Naples-Marco Island, FL$134,671
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,170Naples-Marco Island, FL$156,172

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

MetricValueSource
Population19,421Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$140,833Census 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

How many accredited innovation schools are near Naples, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering innovation 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 South Florida State College (99.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying innovation roles near Naples?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying innovation-related roles near Naples are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,170), Marketing Manager ($138,980), General and Operations Manager ($102,310). 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 innovation 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 innovation?

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: 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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