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Best Internships by Role

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Internships by Role reflect the programs rated highest by interns working in those specific roles and functions. The 2026 rankings are based on the results of the 2026 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2025.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2026 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns in the summer of 2025. 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.

The Best Internships by Role represent the programs with the highest overall scores from interns working in those roles. The rankings include Data Analytics, Engineering, Finance,  HR, Information Technology, Software Development and Engineering, Strategy and Business Development, and Sales, Marketing, and Communications.

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2026 Best Internships for Engineering

#1
SCORE 9.487
2025 Rank NR

ServiceNow Internship Program

The ServiceNow internship program is designed to give students hands-on experience in the software industry, with the opportunity to work on real problems that the company deals with. Internships are offered in engineering, product, sales,...

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#2
SCORE 9.293
2025 Rank NR

IBM Internship Programs

IBM is simply a major figure. As a global company, its reach is expansive, and its team stretches across countries. Students intrigued by the prospect of joining not just a team, but a worldwide network of passionate scientists, inventors, and...

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#3
SCORE 9.163
2025 Rank NR

Factset Internship Program

FactSet offers two summer internship experiences for students interested in entering the financial technology industry. Each program allows interns to gain a holistic view of the company and its offerings.  The Software Engineering internship...

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#4
SCORE 9.142
2025 Rank 14

Garmin Summer Internship Program

Garmin’s internship program provides college students the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to Garmin’s cutting-edge products and technology for aviation, automotive, fitness, marine, and outdoor markets. Students who want to pursue a...

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#5
SCORE 9.071
2025 Rank 6

Abbott Internship Program

The Abbott internship program offers access to senior leadership, career development, rewards, and meaningful work across various functions, including engineering, science, finance, information technology, and marketing. Every year, Abbott hosts...

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#6
SCORE 9.001
2025 Rank 10

Medtronic Internship Program

The Medtronic Summer Internship Program is a 10–11-week paid summer internship from June through August, where interns across the US work on challenging projects for the business. Each intern is given a business-critical project from their...

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#7
SCORE 8.987
2025 Rank 13

Arthrex Internship & Co-op Program

Arthrex offers graduate programs, internships, co-ops, and technology development programs—as well as several university and technical education center collaborations—that allow students to develop the necessary skills and experience for...

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#8
SCORE 8.964
2025 Rank 18

CACI Summer Internship Program

CACI International offers its internship year-round, with the largest class of interns descending on the Reston, Virginia, HQ in the summer. CACI’s primary client is the U.S. federal government, so students should have an interest in working on...

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#9
SCORE 8.925
2025 Rank 25

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. Internship Program

Hanson Professional Services Inc. offers part- and full-time paid internships in a variety of areas. Interns work alongside project and technical experts to collaborate with clients, deliver results, and gain hands-on experience. Students are...

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#10
SCORE 8.913
2025 Rank NR

Cheniere Energy Summer Internship Program

At Cheniere Energy, interns spend the summer months growing their careers through impactful assignments in the energy industry. The 12-week program is located in Houston, TX; Sabine Pass, LA; Corpus Christi, TX; and Washington, DC. Candidates...

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