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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 2022 rankings are based on the results of the 2021 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2021.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2021 Firsthand Internships Rankings, Firsthand surveyed more than 11,400 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.

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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2022 Best Consulting Internships

#1
SCORE 9.529
2021 Rank 1

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 8.968
2021 Rank 4

West Monroe Internship Program

WM interns work to succeed in the evolving marketplace by helping clients realize the benefits of business, process, & technologies. A WM intern works alongside client teams to transform operations related to business & technology....

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#3
SCORE 8.949
2021 Rank NR

PwC/Strategy& Summer Internship Program

PwC has multiple internship programs: Start Start, PwC’s diversity internship experience is an introductory internship which provides participants the opportunity to learn more about professional services while developing the digital and...

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#4
SCORE 8.901
2021 Rank NR

Baker Tilly Consulting Internship

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a nationally recognized, full-service accounting and advisory firm. With approximately 2,700 employees across the United States, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the 15 largest accounting and...

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#5
SCORE 8.753
2021 Rank NR

EY-Parthenon Internship Program

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#6
SCORE 8.689
2021 Rank 2

Cornerstone Research Summer Analyst Program

The Summer Analyst role at Cornerstone Research closely mirrors the full-time position. Summer Analysts work in case teams that range in size but typically include a faculty expert, senior consultants and analysts. Within a case team, the...

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#7
SCORE 8.684
2021 Rank NR

Blue & Co., LLC Accounting Internship

Blue interns can expect to contribute quickly to the success of the team. Interns will have a meaningful, worthwhile experience as they participate in  client-service teams, working on the same tasks as a new Staff Accountant. Interns are...

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#8
SCORE 8.543
2021 Rank NR

Mercer Internship Program

Mercer is a global consulting leader helping clients around the world advance the health, wealth and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Mercer offers paid summer internships in offices across the US within the   Government...

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#9
SCORE 8.471
2021 Rank 3

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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#10
SCORE 8.411
2021 Rank NR

The Brattle Group Research Analyst Intern

The Brattle Group provides consulting and expert testimony in economics, finance, and regulation to corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We aim for the highest level of client service and quality in our industry. We are...

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