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Best Internships by Industry

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 2024 rankings are based on the results of the 2023 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2023.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2024 Vault Internships Rankings, Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns in the summer of 2023. 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.

Vault then compiled rankings of the highest-rated internship programs in 12 different industries, including Accounting, Construction, Consulting, Energy and Renewables, Financial Services, Health Sciences, Investment Banking, Media, Retail & Consumer Products, Tech & Engineering, Travel and Transportation, and Wholesalers and Distributors.

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2024 Best Financial Services Internships

#1
SCORE 9.072
2023 Rank 8

Huntington Bank Internship Program

Huntington National Bank offers a summer internship program for ambitious, academically exceptional students. The paid program lasts for 12 weeks and is available to sophomores, juniors, seniors, and postgraduates. Areas of study include...

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#2
SCORE 8.943
2023 Rank 2

#3
SCORE 8.941
2023 Rank 5

Fannie Mae Summer Internship Program

Fannie Mae’s paid internship is for college students interested in software engineering, finance, analytics, and business. Interns have an opportunity to expand their network with executives, sharpen their skills, serve their community, and...

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#4
SCORE 8.912
2023 Rank 7

Mastercard Internship Program

Mastercard has established a variety of programs for students and recent graduates, including its summer internship program and the Mastercard Launch program. Students and recent graduates from around the globe can participate, as Mastercard...

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#5
SCORE 8.887
2023 Rank 3

Vanguard Specialty Program Internship

Vanguard is committed to doing what’s best for its investors. That means building client value from the inside out. In the Vanguard Summer Internship Programs, you’ll collaborate alongside a team of premier professionals at Vanguard to help...

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#6
SCORE 8.788
2023 Rank NR

Prudential Financial, Summer Internship Experience (SIE)

Prudential offers a summer internship to students looking to join the fast-paced fields of finance, investments, insurance, technology, and more. The summer internship runs for 10 weeks from June to August and allows students to immerse...

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#7
SCORE 8.771
2023 Rank 9

Ryan Internship Program

The Ryan Internship Program provides opportunities for students to get hands-on experience working with subject matter experts in a specific tax field. They get the opportunity to work in a team-based environment while identifying tax-saving...

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#8
SCORE 8.693
2023 Rank NR

Nationwide Internship Program

Nationwide offers a 12-week internship to students who want to learn more about the business world through one of the giants in insurance. Internships can be found in many of the company’s departments, including Actuary, Finance, Property &...

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#8
SCORE 8.693
2023 Rank NR

Raymond James Financial Summer Internship Program

Raymond James Financial’s summer internship program offers students the chance to get real, firsthand experience in the fast-paced world of financial services. Internships are available in a wide swathe of the firm’s departments, including...

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#10
SCORE 8.687
2023 Rank 6

DTCC Summer Internship Program

DTCC offers a two-year program for highly motivated students who are pursuing a bachelor’s or a master’s degree in business, economics, finance, accounting, or computer science. Participants apply during the course of their studies and, upon...

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