Honestly, take one of those shitty job ls to get some experience. A job posting is an ideal employee and a lot of the time they will baulk on experience.
Remember that these shitty jobs are only temporary until you can land a better one.
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If you can hold a clearance and are a US citizen, maybe look for government jobs.
Consider internships, too.
Don't think about salary at this point, experience is really what you need to focus on. Get a couple years under your belt and then you can search for something that pays better.
Lastly, be kind to yourself. Applying for jobs is hard. It takes a lot of effort then feels very personal when you get rejected or ghosted. That's normal. Do your best to keep your head high and do something small every day. Best of luck, friend.
Your first job is almost always going to be shitty. You take it for two years and then get a 50% bump.
Not completing your degree is stupid. You'll be paid more over your lifetime by a lot for that dumb piece of paper.