Best Online Social Work Programs in Estero, FL (2026)

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

Estero, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering social work 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 social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Estero

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer social work 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

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 2.8 miles from Estero BOC Score68.7
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#2

Florida International University

Miami, FL 99.5 miles from Estero BOC Score82.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida social work page.

Social Work 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)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$55,650Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$54,399
Healthcare Social Worker$69,960Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$68,387
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,010Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$46,931
Social Worker, All Other$56,510Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$55,239
Social and Community Service Manager$76,760Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$75,034
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,680Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$44,653
Community Health Worker$45,420FL statewide$44,399

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Estero, FL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering social work programs near Estero. The closest is Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, FL (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida International University (99.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Estero?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Estero are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,760), Healthcare Social Worker ($69,960), Social Worker, All Other ($56,510). 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 social work 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 social work?

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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