Best Liberal Arts Schools Near Naples, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Naples, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs, with tuition ranging from $6,118 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 Florida, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $86,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Naples

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

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

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#1

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 21.7 miles from Naples
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 70

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

#2

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL 25.4 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,520
Avg net price $24,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, FL 28.4 miles from Naples
  • 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

#4

Doral College

Doral, FL 91.3 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

San Ignacio University

Doral, FL 91.6 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Avg net price $10,637/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida International University

Miami, FL 92.3 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Florida National University-Main Campus

Hialeah, FL 93.5 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,928
Avg net price $23,043/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Ringling College of Art and Design

Sarasota, FL 95.7 miles from Naples
  • 4 year
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,325
Avg net price $57,742/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Liberal Arts 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)
Public Relations Specialist $67,780 Naples-Marco Island, FL $65,678
Management Analyst $79,210 Naples-Marco Island, FL $76,754
Technical Writer $86,240 FL statewide $83,566
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist $58,730 FL statewide $56,909
Editor $73,950 FL statewide $71,657
Training and Development Specialist $66,060 Naples-Marco Island, FL $64,012
Human Resources Specialist $68,420 Naples-Marco Island, FL $66,298

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
Liberal Arts-related employment in Collier County 922 workers, 105 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Naples, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering liberal arts 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 San Ignacio University (91.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Naples?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Naples are: Technical Writer ($86,240), Management Analyst ($79,210), Editor ($73,950). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?

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: September 6, 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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