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Best Online Nursing Programs in Cape Coral, FL (2026)
Cape Coral, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing 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 nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $205,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Cape Coral
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Cape Coral. Distances are calculated from Cape Coral city center.
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.
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Fort Myers Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.
Nursing 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $80,997 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $60,147 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $205,330 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $200,714 |
| Nurse Midwife | $127,460 | FL statewide | $124,594 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,670 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $126,755 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,510 | Cape 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.
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 |
| Nursing-related employment in Lee County | 6,450 workers, 164 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cape Coral-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Fort Myers, FL – 10.4 mi away (77,146 pop)
- Estero, FL – 19.4 mi away (32,140 pop)
- Bonita Springs, FL – 23.8 mi away (382,869 pop)
- North Port, FL – 31.2 mi away (190,003 pop)
- Naples, FL – 36.3 mi away (21,845 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Cape Coral, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Cape Coral. The closest is Cape Coral Technical College in Cape Coral, FL (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lorenzo Walker Technical College (37.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Cape Coral?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Cape Coral 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 Fort Myers instead of Cape Coral?
Fort Myers, FL is 10.4 miles from Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral an affordable place to study nursing?
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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Data verified: June 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.