[jsonscripter]

It takes thousands of hours to get a computer science degree and people are worried about the wording of the piece of paper they get at the end. I find that chilling. It also kind of shows you how useless that piece of paper really is.

Just to be clear, I believe a degree is extremely valuable but only because of the knowledge and skills you gain from the process. The end result isn't nearly as important.

[walesmd]

The name on the degree is very important as that name portrays what knowledge and skills you were given the opportunity to gain from the process.

A degree that reads [Insert State or Ivy League] University shows a much higher level of opportunity for the student to learn and experience than a degree from [Insert City or Random Rich White Man's Name] University Online.

[jackowayed]

It's not nearly as important to you as a programmer, but it's plenty important to you as a job-seeker.