You are correct. I am currently writing an article for our local HR association here in Houston on this very thing.
It's going to get worse in some areas as the candidate pool grows.
As for the topic of the thread, I've found that a combination of degree and experience are preferred, and if degree/no degree - experience is preferred. You can always get the degree later.
Your right. It doesn’t mean you can’t get a position without a degree...it just more difficult. I find the interviewing process with some companies too long and drawn out. Especially when that process that I mentioned in my post is applied to simple stocking, delivery and warehouse positions. It goes overboard sometimes...almost to the point of paranoia. Makes me doubt if I really want to work for them.