Best Online Nursing Programs in Bonita Springs, FL (2026)

Bonita Springs, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Bonita Springs has a population of about 54,830. Median household income is $90,486 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $205,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Nursing Schools to Bonita Springs

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Bonita Springs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bonita Springs 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 Bonita Springs. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 87.1 miles from Bonita Springs 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

#2

Florida Academy of Nursing

Miramar, FL 95.4 miles from Bonita Springs BOC Score 67.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 75%
Avg net price $10,054/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Antigua College International

Miami Lakes, FL 95.7 miles from Bonita Springs BOC Score 64.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Avg net price $29,211/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Florida International University

Miami, FL 96.8 miles from Bonita Springs BOC Score 82.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Compu-Med Vocational Careers Corp

Hialeah, FL 100.6 miles from Bonita Springs BOC Score 13.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $22,226
Avg net price $49,299/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 103.1 miles from Bonita Springs 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 103.4 miles from Bonita Springs 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 104.2 miles from Bonita Springs BOC Score 72.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Bonita Springs

Bonita Springs 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$82,860Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$80,997
Licensed Practical Nurse$61,530Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$60,147
Nurse Anesthetist$205,330Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$200,714
Nurse Midwife$127,460FL statewide$124,594
Nurse Practitioner$129,670Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$126,755
Nursing Assistant$37,510Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$36,667

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.


Bonita Springs at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population54,830Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,486Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)102.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Lee County6,450 workers, 164 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Bonita Springs, FL?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Bonita Springs are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Bonita Springs?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Bonita Springs are: Nurse Anesthetist ($205,330), Nurse Practitioner ($129,670), Nurse Midwife ($127,460). 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 Estero instead of Bonita Springs?

Estero, FL is 5.0 miles from Bonita Springs and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bonita Springs an affordable place to study nursing?

Bonita Springs’s median household income of $90,486 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bonita Springs 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 Bonita Springs

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bonita Springs:

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.