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150 Best Internships

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s 150 Best Internships reflect the highest-rated internship programs across the survey pool. The 2027 rankings are based on the results of the 2027 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2026.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2027 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns in the summer of 2026. 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 seven core areas:

  • Quality of Life (company culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
  • Culture of Acceptance (interns' ability to be authentic and "bring their whole selves to work," level of respect for interns varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives)
  • 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)
  • Inclusion (including four separate ratings for inclusion with respect to women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, 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: 35 percent career development, 20 percent employment prospects, 20 percent quality of life, 20 percent compensation, 5 percent culture of acceptance.

Vault compiled rankings of the top internship programs in more than 30 different areas. The 150 Best Internships reflect the internship programs with the highest overall scores across the survey pool.

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2027 150 Best Internships

#1
SCORE 9.936
2026 Rank 1

PKF O'Connor Davies Internship Program

Internships and programs offered at PKF O’Connor Davies give students firsthand experience working with the firm’s partners, principals, managers, and professional staff members, allowing them to explore a career in public accounting. Interns...

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#2
SCORE 9.649
2026 Rank NR

Fastly Summer Engineering Intern Program

Fastly offers an internship program designed to provide students with practical experience in software engineering. The program typically runs for 12 weeks during the summer and is intended for rising college seniors or students approaching...

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#3
SCORE 9.580
2026 Rank 19

The Home Depot Internship Program

At The Home Depot, interns are valuable contributors on challenging and immersive projects that directly impact the business. Interns who join the Home Depot family become part of an innovative and fast-paced team with ample opportunity to grow...

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#4
SCORE 9.563
2026 Rank 11

Keiter Internship Program

Keiter offers both spring and summer internships to students who have completed at least one semester of intermediate accounting study. The program allows its participants hands-on, first-year associate-level work in tax or audit. Interns...

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#5
SCORE 9.556
2026 Rank 55

ADUSA Distribution & ADUSA Transportation Internship Program

Internships at ADUSA allow students interested in supply chain and operations to get practical, hands-on experience with one of the biggest grocery supply chain networks in the country. Prospective interns should be pursuing a bachelor’s or...

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#6
SCORE 9.405
2026 Rank 17

DAVIS Summer Internship Program

Each summer, DAVIS welcomes 25-30 college students to the greater DMV area to participate in a 12-week internship experience. From day one, interns are part of the DAVIS team. Safety is paramount, with interns learning and championing safety...

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#7
SCORE 9.397
2026 Rank 3

Bates White Summer Consultant Program

The Bates White Summer Consultant Program is an intensive 10-week internship that provides rising seniors with an opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities while making meaningful contributions to the firm. Participants receive...

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#8
SCORE 9.363
2026 Rank NR

Cisco Internship Program

Cisco's summer internship program generally runs for ten to twelve weeks between May and August and is aimed at current college students, including a FLEX Emerging Leaders track designed for students entering their junior year. Interns are...

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#9
SCORE 9.350
2026 Rank 35

Lumsden & McCormick Internship Program

Lumsden McCormick CPA offers its internship programs for students who are interested in a career in accounting. Students can choose from a tax internship that takes place during the spring or an audit internship that takes place during the...

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#10
SCORE 9.349
2026 Rank NR

Popular Internship Program

Popular, Inc. offers a paid summer internship for approximately eight weeks and is open to students who have completed at least their third year of a bachelor's degree; this program emphasizes full-time, project-based work experience. A...

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