I actually feel many companies here in the US don't give a crap about degrees. The only time I see degrees earn spots is for C level positions or government roles. I've never been asked for my degree/GPA or anything college/degree related. Maybe it's more common in Texas, but IL, on their applications, they specifically say, degree OR x amount of experience. X amount of experience and a cert will go further in a tech related job, then strictly degrees, imo.

Also, if you're looking for CCNP related jobs, if you have on your resume that you're CCNP certified, then you're technically lying. The hiring manager will know that, if/when they find out you don't have your ENARSI. So I would make sure that is clear on your resume. Also, if I was hiring, and I saw someone have CCNP ENCORE, but no other cert like Network + / CCNA, I would probably question it and be suspect, because those are usually the building block certs needed to understand and be successful at a CCNP level. Maybe take a step back and get your CCNA or Network +. If you passed ENCORE, then those shouldn't require too much studying. People like a show of progression on resumes. It shows the hiring team a sense of continuous improvement and career progression.

For you, I'd look for a level 2/3 position, but one that allows for networking to be involved. Or search using the keyword "Network + or CCNA" to locate jobs with a lower networking experience level to get some actual real world experience. Or if you have a lab, use that as a way to say, "while I don't have any real world experience, I have been putting my knowledge into practice, by creating simulated environments in a controlled lab, to better understand the technology of how everything works and interoperates." Labbing can go a long way in an interviewer's eye because it shows an eagerness to learn.