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 Consulting Internships

SCORE 9.145

2022 Rank NR

Putnam Internship Program

Each summer, 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 Putnam as a Summer Analyst is an excellent opportunity to gain insight...

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SCORE 9.110

2022 Rank NR

Teneo Management Consulting Summer Internship

Teneo offers its Consultant Summer Internship program for students who are interested in a career in corporate advisory services. The program will have students engaging in strategic communications, investor relations, management consulting,...

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SCORE 9.080

2022 Rank 1

CapTech Elevate Internship

At CapTech, interns work in teams for 11 weeks and experience the full lifecycle of a typical IT consulting project. You’ll work on a simulated project that reflects what you might find as a CapTech consultant, including all aspects of the...

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SCORE 9.075

2022 Rank NR

Keystone Strategy Internship Program

Keystone offers a summer internship program for students who are enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s program and majoring in a wide range of disciplines, such as economics, computer science, statistics, or business management. Keystone believes...

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SCORE 9.062

2022 Rank 2

West Monroe Internship Program

West Monroe offers its award-winning 10-week internship program for students who are interested in exploring a career in management and technology consulting. The program is available to students who are business majors as well as those who are...

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SCORE 9.034

2022 Rank 9

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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SCORE 8.983

2022 Rank 5

EY-Parthenon Internship Program

As one of the world’s leading consulting firms, EY-Parthenon’s student programs are highly competitive. The top undergraduate students from all over the world apply every year for the company’s incredible summer internships. EY-Parthenon’s...

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SCORE 8.876

2022 Rank 3

PwC/Strategy& Summer Internship Program

PwC has multiple internship programs, including: 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...

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SCORE 8.839

2022 Rank 10

The Brattle Group Research Analyst Internship

The Brattle Group’s internship program is held in its Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; and Toronto, ON offices. The firm also hosted interns in its London, Madrid, and Shanghai offices in summer 2022. The...

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SCORE 8.798

2022 Rank NR

Charles River Associates Undergraduate Internship Program

The Charles River Associates (or CRA) internship program is a highly competitive program that invites undergraduate students to come put their skills to the test in a fast-paced work environment. The skills and experience that CRA looks for in...

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