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Best Internships by Employment Factor

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs, asking them to assess their experiences on a variety of different factors. The 2021 Best Internships Rankings are based on the results of the 2020 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2020.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2021 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault surveyed more than 11,000 current and former interns in the summer of 2020. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, respondents were asked to rate their internship experiences in six core areas:

  • Quality of Life (company culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
  • Compensation & Benefits (pay structure, subsidized expenses, technology resources, office space, perks)
  • Interview Process (application process, requirements, number of interviews)
  • Career Development (including four separate ratings for training and mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, networking opportunities)
  • Full-time Employment Prospects (opportunity to obtain a full-time job with this organization)
  • Diversity (including four separate ratings for diversity with respect to women, racial & ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups)

Programs were then ranked in a dozen categories based on the average rating given by their interns, including the following:

  • Quality of Life
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Overall Career Development (score represents average of ratings for training & mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, networking opportunities)
  • Training & Mentoring
  • Quality of Assignments
  • Real-life Experience
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Employment Prospects
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2021 Best Internships for Networking Opportunities

#1
SCORE 9.900
2020 Rank NR

CapTech Elevate Internship

At CapTech, interns work in tandem with other interns for twelve weeks and experience the full lifecycle of a typical IT consulting project. You'll be working to help solve some of CapTech's internal projects, including all aspects of the...

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#2
SCORE 9.846
2020 Rank NR

WilkinGuttenplan Winter/Summer Internship

• Assist in performing audits, reviews, compilations and tax compliance • Work on varied client assignments, both in-office and “out in the field” • Work with all levels of staff to understand both audit and tax • Experience a program designed...

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#3
SCORE 9.840
2020 Rank NR

Infosys InStep

Infosys is a global leader in technology services and consulting. InStep is Infosys’ Global Internship Program for undergraduate, graduate, MBA and PhD students from top academic institutions around the world. This internship program, which is...

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#4
SCORE 9.833
2020 Rank NR

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP's Summer Internship

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP offers a unique eight week rotational internship that allows students majoring in accounting to try audit, tax, consulting and more! The program is centered around the firm's headquarter Palo Alto office, but some...

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#5
SCORE 9.789
2020 Rank NR

West Monroe Consulting Summer Internship

WM interns work to succeed in the evolving marketplace by helping clients realize the benefits of business, process, & technologies. A WM intern works alongside client teams to transform operations related to business & technology....

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#6
SCORE 9.714
2020 Rank NR

PKF O'Connor Davies Internship Program

Programs offered at PKF O’Connor Davies give students hands on experience, allowing them to explore a career in public accounting. Interns broaden their network by participating in community service, Firm events and social activities. Interns...

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#7
SCORE 9.677
2020 Rank NR

Abbott Internship Program

The Abbott internship program offers access to senior leadership, career development, rewards, and meaningful work across various functions, including engineering, science, finance, information technology and marketing. Every year, Abbott hosts...

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#8
SCORE 9.630
2020 Rank NR

NetApp Internship Program

NetApp invests heavily in new talent. Interns will have all the resources, mentoring and feedback they need to grow, among a team that celebrates individuality and welcomes different perspectives. NetApp has interns in almost every major...

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#9
SCORE 9.600
2020 Rank NR

HITT Futures Internship

HITT Contracting Inc. is a nationally ranked turn-key commercial general contractor with offices throughout the country. The company’ focus extends to government, law firms, corporate office interiors, and related base building. Over 1,000 team...

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#10
SCORE 9.557
2020 Rank NR

Nickelodeon Animation NICKternship Program

An internship at Nickelodeon Animation can launch you on an exciting, fun-filled career in children’s entertainment. Nickelodeon produces hits like SpongeBob SquarePants , The Loud House , All That , America’s Most Musical Family , and The...

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