Estero, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering special education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,118 to $28,344 per year for indexed 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 Florida, the top-earning special education-related role is Special Education Teacher, Middle School at a median $60,440 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Special Education Schools to Estero
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer special education programs near Estero, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Estero 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
63%
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,560
Avg net price
$12,568/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,421
Avg net price
$7,247/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,520
Avg net price
$24,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 8
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,325
Avg net price
$57,742/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 85%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,480
Avg net price
$28,476/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida special education page.
Special Education 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $58,850 | FL statewide | $57,527 |
| Special Education Teacher, Middle School | $60,440 | FL statewide | $59,081 |
| Special Education Teacher, Secondary School | $60,340 | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $58,983 |
| Special Education Teacher, Preschool | $58,240 | FL statewide | $56,931 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 37,258 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $100,459 | Census 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 |
Other Estero-Area Cities With Special Education Programs
- Bonita Springs, FL – 5.0 mi away (382,869 pop)
- Fort Myers, FL – 13.5 mi away (77,146 pop)
- Naples, FL – 19.1 mi away (21,845 pop)
- Cape Coral, FL – 19.4 mi away (617,896 pop)
- North Port, FL – 50.1 mi away (190,003 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited special education schools are near Estero, FL?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering special education 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). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying special education roles near Estero?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying special education-related roles near Estero are: Special Education Teacher, Middle School ($60,440), Special Education Teacher, Secondary School ($60,340), Special Education Teacher, Kindergarten and Elementary School ($58,850). 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 special education 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 special education?
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: July 30, 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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