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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 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, and 5 percent culture of acceptance.

Vault then compiled rankings of the highest-rated internship programs in 13 different industries, including Accounting, Constructions & Trades, Consulting, Consumer & Industrial Products, Energy & Renewables, Financial Services, Health Sciences, Insurance, Investment Banking, Media, Retail, Tech & Engineering, and Travel & Transportation.

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2027 Best Consulting Internships

#1
SCORE 9.397
2026 Rank 1

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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#2
SCORE 9.250
2026 Rank NR

CGI Summer Internship Program

CGI's core summer internship program runs for about 10 weeks, from June through August, and is open to college students in technical and business-related fields such as computer science, information technology, and business administration....

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#3
SCORE 9.014
2026 Rank 10

NERA Summer Internship Program

NERA’s summer internship program gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on projects alongside researchers and partners. Interns will also participate in skills training, volunteer activities, and social events...

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#4
SCORE 8.976
2026 Rank NR

Inizio Ignite, Putnam Internship Program

Each summer, Inizio Ignite, Putnam hires 10-15 rising seniors from top universities to spend 10 weeks assisting with casework while being exposed to a genuine consulting experience. Joining Inizio Ignite, Putnam as a summer associate is an...

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#5
SCORE 8.945
2026 Rank 2

ClearView Healthcare Partners Summer Internship Program

ClearView Healthcare Partners runs a Summer Analyst Internship Program for undergraduate and master’s level students who aim to experience strategy consulting in the life sciences industry. Interns take ownership of their own workstreams and...

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#6
SCORE 8.870
2026 Rank 11

Fusion: Cognizant’s Summer Internship

Cognizant’s summer internship program allows students to get hands-on experience with the company and grow their professional networks through full-time employees and fellow interns. Internships are available in many areas of the company,...

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#7
SCORE 8.866
2026 Rank 5

Cornerstone Research Summer Internship Program

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

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#8
SCORE 8.816
2026 Rank 12

FTI Consulting Internship

The FTI Consulting internship program typically lasts for 10 weeks and is available in several of the firm’s departments, including forensic/litigation consulting, corporate finance & restructuring, technology consulting, economic...

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#9
SCORE 8.815
2026 Rank 19

WTW Internship Program

WTW (Willis Towers Watson) is a global professional services company that helps organizations improve performance through effective people, financial, and risk management. With 49,000 associates around the world, it works in the areas of...

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#10
SCORE 8.799
2026 Rank NR

Arcova Internship Program

Arcova's early-career opportunities are structured around its core service lines, which include cybersecurity strategy and governance, risk and compliance, identity and access management, cloud and infrastructure security, adaptive resilience,...

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