you could also get a job in a related field. not enough people are willing to do this.

or take a job for lower pay. lots of smaller companies and non profits need tech skills, but they can't afford to pay market rate salaries and many graduates won't look at them. my company is one such company. but we provide such a great work environment... most of tech staff have been here for 10-20 years or longer. our entry level salary is only about 70K, compared to a market rate closer to 95K.

except we also offer gold plated healthcare, 10% retirement matching after 1 year, 75% off transit passes, and WFH 4 days a week... but most people only care about the SALARY IS LOW, even if our total comp is higher. plus i guess we're not going to fast track you to making 200-400K a year. our senior programmer makes like 150K.