It seems like most tech hubs are ok with that. Since early on I've been contacted by startups also from NYC/Seattle area. I think it's like everything else, in areas where it's hard to hire engineers, companies will be willing to take open up their requirements... We're lucky in the tech industries, where positions and promotions are not based on degrees. Might be helpful for the first job but once you've got 1+ years of xp, it's all about what you can do, not your degree.

Most of my friends in other industries HAVE to go back to school for an MBA or other degree because their company "only give X positions to MBA". Stupid.