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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 Overall Career Development

#1
SCORE 9.850
2020 Rank 6

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 9.840
2020 Rank 2

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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#3
SCORE 9.769
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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#4
SCORE 9.547
2020 Rank NR

Grinnell Mutual Co-op Program

Grinnell Mutual offers paid co-op positions to accelerate college students from the classroom into the boardroom. The co-op positions typically last around eight months. Most co-op positions are January-August or May-December. The co-op...

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#5
SCORE 9.542
2020 Rank 16

Exelaration

The future of technology depends on an abundant flow of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students with the skills and experience to solve big challenges. Exelaration addresses the STEM skills shortage by connecting...

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#6
SCORE 9.516
2020 Rank 24

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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#7
SCORE 9.509
2020 Rank 4

Evercore Advisory Summer Analyst and Summer Associate Program

The Evercore Summer Program is a 10-week program (including one week of training) designed to provide highly motivated undergraduates and MBAs with a representative experience in investment banking. As part of the program, interns will work on a...

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#8
SCORE 9.500
2020 Rank 8

Bates White Summer Consultant Program

Bates White is an economic consulting firm offering services to law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies.  The Bates White Summer Consultant Program is an intensive 10-week internship that provides rising seniors with an...

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#9
SCORE 9.488
2020 Rank 22

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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#9
SCORE 9.488
2020 Rank 10

Northwestern Mutual Internship

Northwestern Mutual provides personalized financial services and offers inventive solutions for individuals and business's insurance and financial needs. An internship at Northwestern Mutual gives you valuable, real-world work experience to...

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