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Published: November, 2010

Fort Myers and Cape Coral are both in Lee County. Unincorporated North Ft. Myers, which falls within the Lee County government, has the largest population, at 292,414 as of 2005. Cape Coral is the next largest area with approximately 140,000 people, and the city of Fort Myers ranks third with 61,412. The Edison-Ford Museum is definitely the area's most famous attraction.

In 2004, this area of Florida posted an average personal income of $33,073. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average Fort Myers/Cape Coral resident earns just about the same as the average American. However, average income has grown 11.7% over the past 35 years, an impressive 56% growth over the national average.

The largest employers in Lee County are:
  • The Lee County School District
  • The county health system
  • Grocery chain Publix ranks third
  • The Lee County government
  • Walmart
Given that Publix and Walmart fall into the top five employers, it is reasonable to conclude that the area's services sector offers employment possibilities.

Over the last ten years, this region has seen unprecedented real-estate development. Given that it's close to the ocean but offers lower-priced real estate compared to other ocean-front cities in Florida, young and old people are flocking to the the Fort Myers/Cape Coral area to take advantage of affordable housing.

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Schools in Fort Myers, Florida: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Keiser University Campus

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Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Myers
Programs:
  • Health Science, BS (Online Only)
  • Psychology, BA
Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
University of the Rockies

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Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA in Psychology, Mental Health Administration
  • Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership/Educational Technology
DeVry University

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Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Accounting WorldWideLearn Spotlight
  • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems - Business Management
Central Christian College of Kansas

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Finish your degree with Central Christian College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Sports Science & Health
  • Criminal Justice
The University of Liverpool

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Earn a masters or doctoral degree from the online university for business professionals worldwide.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MSc in Project Management (Construction & Infrastructure)
  • MSc in Global Marketing
Ashford University

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Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA/Organizational Management - No Specialization
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Project Management