Best Statistics Schools Near Fort Myers, FL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fort Myers, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $32,950 to $49,329 per year for indexed programs. Fort Myers has a population of about 91,730. Median household income is $62,160 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $132,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Fort Myers

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Fort Myers, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fort Myers 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:

  • 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 Fort Myers. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 97.6 miles from Fort Myers
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 97.9 miles from Fort Myers
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,294
Avg net price $28,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 105.8 miles from Fort Myers
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Florida International University

Miami, FL 108.2 miles from Fort Myers
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 114.5 miles from Fort Myers
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 142.3 miles from Fort Myers
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 211.5 miles from Fort Myers
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 172

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 253.1 miles from Fort Myers
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,343
Avg net price $10,154/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida statistics page.

Statistics Wages Near Fort Myers

Fort Myers 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)
Statistician$108,040FL statewide$105,611
Data Scientist$115,820FL statewide$113,216
Actuary$132,110FL statewide$129,140

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.

Fort Myers at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population91,730Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,160Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.1%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 statistics schools are near Fort Myers, FL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Fort Myers. The closest is Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL (97.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Southern College (97.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Florida are: Actuary ($132,110), Data Scientist ($115,820), Statistician ($108,040). Wages for Fort Myers workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cape Coral instead of Fort Myers?

Cape Coral, FL is 10.4 miles from Fort Myers and has its own set of local statistics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fort Myers an affordable place to study statistics?

Fort Myers’s median household income of $62,160 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Myers 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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Other Programs Available in Fort Myers

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Fort Myers:

Data verified: August 31, 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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