Best Online Nursing Programs in Estero, FL (2026)

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

Estero, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Estero has a population of about 37,258. Median household income is $100,459 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.7% 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 Estero

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Estero. Distances are calculated from Estero 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 Estero. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Premiere International College

Fort Myers, FL 15.2 miles from Estero
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#2

Fort Myers Technical College

Fort Myers, FL 15.4 miles from Estero BOC Score79.8
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#3

Cape Coral Technical College

Cape Coral, FL 19.3 miles from Estero BOC Score71.7
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#4

Lorenzo Walker Technical College

Naples, FL 19.9 miles from Estero BOC Score74.5
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#5

Immokalee Technical College

Immokalee, FL 22.9 miles from Estero BOC Score67.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Estero

Estero 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.

Estero at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,258Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$100,459Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.7%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 County6,450 workers, 164 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Estero, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Estero. The closest is Premiere International College in Fort Myers, FL (15.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Immokalee Technical College (22.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Estero?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Estero 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 Bonita Springs instead of Estero?

Bonita Springs, FL is 5.0 miles from Estero 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 Estero an affordable place to study nursing?

Estero’s median household income of $100,459 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Estero 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.

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