Your interest appears to be triggered by the availability of "great online programs now", rather than the demand for people with this degree, which is a worryin

Your interest appears to be triggered by the availability of "great online programs now", rather than the demand for people with this degree, which is a worrying sign. Obviously, for some people and jobs, this degree is a great idea. Still, I suggest you look at the demand side as well as the supply side. How many job ads can you see with this requirement? What are the employment statistics like for people who currently have this degree, or previously graduated from the programs you are interested in? Often, employers basically want someone who is minimally qualified for a job, and you don't really get any extra points for experience / qualifications beyond the minimum, and indeed it can count against you.