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

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

Naples, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering social work 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 the Naples-Marco Island, FL metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Social Work Schools to Naples

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Naples. Distances are calculated from Naples 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 Naples. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 21.7 miles from Naples BOC Score68.7
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#2

Florida International University

Miami, FL 92.2 miles from Naples BOC Score82.2
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#3

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL 95.9 miles from Naples BOC Score14.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida social work page.

Social Work 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$54,060Naples-Marco Island, FL$52,384
Healthcare Social Worker$68,310Naples-Marco Island, FL$66,192
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$56,860Naples-Marco Island, FL$55,097
Social Worker, All Other$51,500Naples-Marco Island, FL$49,903
Social and Community Service Manager$76,220Naples-Marco Island, FL$73,857
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,870Naples-Marco Island, FL$43,479
Community Health Worker$45,420FL statewide$44,012

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

MetricValueSource
Population19,421Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$140,833Census 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
Social Work-related employment in Collier County2,630 workers, 260 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering social work 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 Florida Memorial University (95.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Naples are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,220), Healthcare Social Worker ($68,310), Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker ($56,860). 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 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 Naples an affordable place to study social work?

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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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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