Best Internships by Industry

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Internships by Industry reflect the highest-rated internship programs in eight different industries. The 2021 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)
To determine an overall score for each program, the ratings were assigned relative weights based on what interns told us they most value most in an internship. The overall scores are based on the following weighted formula: 30 percent career development, 20 percent employment prospects, 20 percent quality of life, 20 percent compensation, 5 percent diversity, and 5 percent interview process.

Vault then compiled rankings of the highest-rated internship programs in eight different industries, including Accounting, Consulting, Financial Services, Health Care, Investment Banking, Media & Telecom, Retail & Consumer Products, and Tech & Engineering.

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2021 Best Health Care Internships

SCORE 9.340

2020 Rank 1

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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SCORE 8.904

2020 Rank NR

WEX Summer Internship Program

WEX offers many opportunities for the personal and professional growth of WEX interns. WEX'cursions, the Summer Leadership Speaker Series, and other company events are just a sampling of the engaging networking opportunities WEX provides its...

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SCORE 8.745

2020 Rank 5

CVS Health Corporate Intern Program

CVS Health offers a comprehensive internship program designed to engage undergraduate, MBA, and Masters students, impart valuable skills, and offer insight into a potential career path with Fortune's #5 company for 2020. Highlights include a...

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SCORE 8.502

2020 Rank NR

CSL Behring Internship and Co-op Program

CSL Behring interns work closely with their designated business function to contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment, emphasizing the CSL Values: Patient Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Superior Performance. Interns...

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SCORE 8.250

2020 Rank NR

Pfizer

Responsibilities vary by department, but may include research, assisting sales staff and administrative functions. Possible departments include pharmaceutical operations, finance, marketing and market research, global research and development...

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