Best Internships for Diversity

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Internships for Diversity represent the programs rated highest for workforce diversity, an inclusive culture, and opportunities for women, minorities, LGBTQ individuals and other underrepresented groups.

Survey Methodology

In order to compile the 2020 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault invited more than 400 organizations to participate in our 2019 Internship Survey. We gathered information both from organizations that sponsor internships and from their interns. The internship sponsors provided Vault with descriptions of their programs, as well as details on the number of interns hired, duration of program, locations and departments in which interns are placed, and application requirements. We also asked current and former interns to comment on and rate their internship experiences on a variety of factors, including the application process, compensation and perks, quality of life, meaningfulness of assignments and training, diversity, and full-time employment prospects.

This year, nearly 14,000 current and former interns responded to our survey. 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 (office culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
Compensation & Benefits (pay structure, subsidized expenses, 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, minorities, LGBT individuals, and other underrepresented groups)

The Best Internships for Diversity reflect the programs that received the highest average ratings from interns specifically for Diversity.

2020 Best Internships for Diversity

SCORE 9.852

2019 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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SCORE 9.826

2019 Rank NR

The H&CO Academy

H&CO’s internship program, known as H&CO Academy, is designed to empower and provide students with first-hand experience in different projects and actual client engagements. Throughout the academy program, you will be exposed to clients...

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SCORE 9.665

2019 Rank NR

Warner Music Group Emerging Talent Program

Warner Music Group (WMG) is home to a broad roster of new stars and legendary artists through a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR,...

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SCORE 9.493

2019 Rank 5

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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SCORE 9.451

2019 Rank NR

Staples, Inc. Internship

Interns work in various corporate departments, including customer service, human resources, information technology, marketing, merchandising, media, public relations, retail channel development, strategy and strategic sourcing. Most positions...

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SCORE 9.450

2019 Rank 4

AFLAC Summer Internship Program

If you are looking for an internship that provides real-world, professional work experience and the opportunity to be a valued contributor (not just an expert on making the boss’ coffee), look no further. Aflac is ready for you. At Aflac we...

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SCORE 9.447

2019 Rank 7

Nickelodeon NICKternship Program

For over 25 years Nickelodeon has produced awe-inspiring, kid-approved, award winning cartoons that are watched throughout the world. Their internship program is described as a true mentorship program and they are looking for the best and...

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SCORE 9.357

2019 Rank 10

Burlington Stores Corporate Summer Internship Program

Burlington's Internship Program provides a meaningful experience that often leads to a full-time job upon graduation. Interns work with a variety of leaders while also having experiences that result in you learning all aspects of the off-price...

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SCORE 9.344

2019 Rank 16

NetApp Internship Program

Throughout the summer, the University Relations team sponsors a variety of team building and networking opportunities for interns. Activities include scavenger hunts, catered lunches, sporting events, contests, and volunteer opportunities. In...

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SCORE 9.335

2019 Rank NR

Viacom Internship Program

Viacom Internships offer endless ways to explore potential careers through an immersive, paid program that encourages students to bring their passions and insights to work every day. The focus of the program is to develop and retain interns for...

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