Best Internships by Industry

Firsthand surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Firsthand’s Best Internships by Industry reflect the highest-rated internship programs in eight different industries. The 2023 rankings are based on the results of the 2022 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2022.

Survey Methodology

To compile the 2023 Firsthand Internships Rankings, Firsthand surveyed more than 11,400 current and former interns in the summer of 2022. 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.

Firsthand then compiled rankings of the highest-rated internship programs in 10 different industries, including Accounting, Construction, Consulting, Energy and Renewables, Financial Services, Health Care, Investment Banking, Media, Retail & Consumer Products, and Tech & Engineering.

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2023 Best Accounting Internships

SCORE 9.495

2022 Rank 2

Frank Rimerman & Co. 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 headquarters in Palo Alto, but some interns...

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SCORE 9.332

2022 Rank 3

Aprio Internship Program

Aprio is a company that knows how important its team is to its success. That’s why its student programs are essential, bringing in bright young minds that add passion and talent to the group. There are opportunities for students at every stage...

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SCORE 9.181

2022 Rank NR

Elliott Davis Internship Program

Students who want a different, uniquely community-driven public accounting experience should look no further than Elliott Davis. The company offers an exciting internship program designed for undergraduate students who are looking to make a...

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SCORE 9.175

2022 Rank NR

Weaver Internship

Weaver has established its internship program for students who are interested in a career in several key areas, such as risk advisory, forensics and litigation, energy compliance, taxes and audits, and more. Representatives from Weaver regularly...

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SCORE 9.142

2022 Rank NR

EisnerAmper Audit Internship, Tax Internship

EisnerAmper has a plethora of opportunities for student hires. There are internship programs available in both the winter months and summer months, with both sessions lasting eight weeks. Interns work 32 hours a week in a hybrid setting, Monday...

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SCORE 9.128

2022 Rank 9

Moss Adams Summer Internship

Moss Adams interns gain knowledge of the firm's Assurance and/or Tax practices through working with multiple clients across a variety of industries. A typical summer internship is 32–40+ hours per week, June through mid-August (varies by...

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SCORE 9.104

2022 Rank 5

Grant Thornton Internship

Grant Thornton offers several student programs, all designed for specific groups of students to best fit what they are looking for. The two programs offered by the company are its Growth programs and internships. Growth programs included the...

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SCORE 9.094

2022 Rank 10

Frazier Deeter Internship Program

The Frazier & Deeter program is designed to fully immerse interns into the everyday work life of an accountant. Interns are assigned associate-level work after about two weeks of intensive training. There is a buddy outing every other week...

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SCORE 9.079

2022 Rank 12

Baker Tilly Accounting Internship

As an intern with Baker Tilly you will have the opportunity to: Participate in a technical training and development program designed to give you the tools needed to immediately contribute to client engagements Experience, through...

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SCORE 9.071

2022 Rank 11

Plante Moran Internship Program

As an intern at Plante Moran, you’ll be treated just like any other staff. Although each internship is slightly different, most interns work on actual client projects, getting a real feel for the profession, the firm, and its clientele. Interns...

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