I know that there are a lot of good online degrees available now. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with any of them? Looking for recommendations.
Make sure it is a Bachelor's degree unless he already has one, even if your state allows licensure without one. Many states require one, many of the better paying jobs require one, and many government contracts require one.
I dont have any personal experience but I have heard good things about the University of Maine.
I think a school in Florida (forget name) has an ABET accredited online program but I'm not 100% on that.
University of Florida Geomatics Program
The Geomatics program is available at three locations in the state of Florida: on the main campus in Gainesville, at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC) or at the Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) in Plant City. The Geomatics program has been available at the main University campus in Gainesville (under different names) since 1973 and was introduced at the two Research and Education Centers at Fort Lauderdale and Plant City in 2007 under the statewide Geomatics Education initiative.
I know the Plant City location offers a hybrid program consisting of mostly online work, but requiring students to spend some Saturdays at the campus. Perfect for working surveyors!
UMaine, my Alma Mater
Idaho Stste University has a very good program. A lot depends on where he wants to end up living and working.