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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 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.

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 Tech & Engineering Internships

#1
SCORE 9.443
2023 Rank 3

Ellucian Internship Program

The Ellucian internship program is designed to develop top-quality students into entry-level hires through mentorship and valuable applied experience in software engineering, project management, sales, and more. Ellucian offers a competitive...

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#2
SCORE 9.207
2023 Rank NR

DataArt Internship Program

DataArt offers an internship program for college seniors, grad students in an engineering program, and candidates without practical experience but with the necessary theoretical knowledge. Those who participate will gain hands-on experience in...

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#3
SCORE 9.164
2023 Rank 2

Ball Aerospace Summer Internship

Ball Aerospace Summer Intern Program A summer internship at Ball Aerospace provides the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to engage in challenging projects, mentorship, and hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense...

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#4
SCORE 9.033
2023 Rank NR

Calix Internship Program

Calix offers an internship program for graduate and undergraduate students. Depending on the  pathway, students will participate in either a 10-week or 90-day program, where they will gain hands-on  experience while working alongside experienced...

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#5
SCORE 8.905
2023 Rank 8

NetApp Internship Program

NetApp invests heavily in new talent. As a part of the global NetApp Intern Program, interns will have all the resources, mentoring, and feedback they need to grow in a team that celebrates individuality and welcomes different perspectives....

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#6
SCORE 8.842
2023 Rank NR

Iridium Internship Program

Iridium offers a summer internship program for students who are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. Those who participate will work on real-world projects that will have a meaningful impact on the organization....

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#7
SCORE 8.803
2023 Rank NR

Trimble Internship Program

Trimble, Inc. offers an internship program that is available to students all over the world. The program accepts students who are pursuing a degree. While most of Trimble’s interns are heading into their senior year, Trimble accepts students...

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#8
SCORE 8.800
2023 Rank NR

Heartland Business Systems Internship Program

Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Associate: The Cloud Infrastructure Engineering Associate will assist in development, implementation, and supporting related services and solutions for consulting clients. This position will participate in...

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#9
SCORE 8.792
2023 Rank NR

Benesch Summer Internship Program

Whether you are looking for your first internship or are ready for your next, the Benesch intern program provides meaningful training and hands-on experience. The program provides students with the opportunity to gain experience working on...

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#10
SCORE 8.761
2023 Rank NR

CDK Global Internship Program

CDK Global offers its summer internship program for students who are studying software engineering, data science, product management, cybersecurity, information technology, UX design and research, or other related fields. The internship program...

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