Help! Question about the importance of Accreditations

[Thanoss]

First off let me say WoW...this is a very nice site you all have here and how I never found it before is beyond me.

I am enrolling in a game art design program so I can get a bachelor's degree to hopefully open a few more doors for me. Anyhoo...my question is this...

For all of you out there in the industry right now do you know if there is an industry bias in regards to National Accreditation vs Regional Accreditation? Specifically have you ever had an employee care one way or the other during the hiring process or are they more interested in seeing a degree...and then focussing more on demo reels, portfolios, etc?

Also are there any schools out there that the industry frowns upon as not being reputable?

Any help and opnions would be GREATLY appreciated! :)

Mike