As if college students needed one more thing to be anxious about.

The Daily Beast has published a list of the 25 best cities for summer jobs, and Houston is nowhere to be found. While Houston's regular economy may be faring better than much of the rest of America's, the good fortune does not appear to extend to summer jobs.

Summer jobs are becoming almost as elusive as permanent work, sending college students into a whirlwind of worry. In the summer of 2010, less than 50 percent of people aged 16-24 were employed nation wide, which is the lowest number since the US Bureau of Labor Statistics started compiling those stats. Without summer work to include on a resumé, the chances of post-graduate employment are becoming even slimmer, with employers having the option of seasoned entry-level employees.

Looking for a sweet summer gig? Check out these surprising top-ranking cities in the summer jobs study: Portland, Maine (2009's most livable city!); Des Moines, Iowa (Get to know some bonobos!); Knoxville, Tenn. (home of the Possums!); Tulsa, Okla. (who doesn't still love Hanson?); and Madison, Wisc. (catch a Mallards game).

If those cities don't pique your interest, maybe the next three on the list will: Omaha, Neb. (home of the College World Series!); Rochester, N.Y. (Susan B. Anthony lived there!); and Colorado Springs (who could pass up a trip to the North Pole?).

No Texas cities made the top 25, despite the presence of both Brownsville and McAllen on the 2010 list of the best cities to find jobs.