Well, seeing what state you are in explains it.
Just looking in the Detroit News with only about 7 help wanted ads (when there used to be pages) is pretty scary... I think our unemployment rate is around 10%.
I would be very thankful that your boyfriend has a good job.
And while going back to school may be a very good move, that is hard to say. It certainly won't guarantee a job here.
If you have a degree already, have you look into online work like Google?