I had a slightly different issue (non-traditional major for the field I was trying to get into), but I found that it significantly improved my response rates to

I had a slightly different issue (non-traditional major for the field I was trying to get into), but I found that it significantly improved my response rates to put my education section at the bottom, instead of the top, of my resume. It made it less likely that a recruiter would dismiss me out of hand based on my education before forming an opinion based on my skills and experience.