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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 Information Technology

#1
SCORE 9.347
2025 Rank 12

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 9.257
2025 Rank 15

Morgan Stanley Summer Analyst & Associate Internship Programs

The Morgan Stanley campus programs are designed for you to start and grow your career, whether in technology, investment banking, wealth management, or another division. Programs flex to varied interests and backgrounds. Interns at Morgan...

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#3
SCORE 9.218
2025 Rank NR

Plante Moran Internship

As an intern at Plante Moran, you’ll be treated just like any other staff. Although each internship is slightly different, most interns work on actual client projects, getting a real feel for the profession, the firm, and its clientele. Interns...

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#4
SCORE 9.086
2025 Rank 7

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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#5
SCORE 8.972
2025 Rank NR

Labcorp Internship Program

Labcorp offers its internship program in a variety of areas, both technical and non-technical, including Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Business, Supply Chain, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software...

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#6
SCORE 8.927
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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#7
SCORE 8.891
2025 Rank 9

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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#8
SCORE 8.878
2025 Rank 1

FTI Consulting Internship

The 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 consulting, and strategic...

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#9
SCORE 8.872
2025 Rank NR

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab (APL) College Internship Program

The Johns Hopkins APL internship is a unique opportunity for STEM students to work at one of the most prominent scientific institutions in the country. Internships take place over the summer in several focus areas, such as engineering and...

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#10
SCORE 8.783
2025 Rank 8

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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