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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 2027 rankings are based on the results of the 2027 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2026.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2027 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns in the summer of 2026. 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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2027 Best Internships for Information Technology

#1
SCORE 9.298
2026 Rank 10

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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#2
SCORE 9.261
2026 Rank NR

Liberty Mutual Insurance Internship Program

Liberty Mutual's internship program gives you a chance to test the waters. As you apply your skills and knowledge in a variety of actual corporate situations, you’ll learn how your interests match up with the jobs the company offers. Liberty...

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#3
SCORE 9.258
2026 Rank NR

General Dynamics Information Technology Internship

GDIT's summer internship program is a 10-week experience offering interns meaningful, high-impact work on real client projects. Interns benefit from professional development, networking with leaders, and access to online learning platforms with...

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#4
SCORE 9.168
2026 Rank NR

Mastercard Internship Program

Mastercard's internship program places students on teams for 10 to 12 weeks in the summer, with some international placements running for different lengths of time given the program's presence in more than 40 countries. Interns are integrated...

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#5
SCORE 9.134
2026 Rank NR

Wintrust Financial Intern Program

Wintrust runs internship programs for rising juniors and seniors with a variety of majors, including accounting, business, economics, and finance. Interns get hands-on meaningful experience, gaining valuable real-life work skills while working...

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#6
SCORE 9.129
2026 Rank 2

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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#7
SCORE 9.107
2026 Rank 8

FTI Consulting Internship

The FTI Consulting 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...

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#8
SCORE 9.047
2026 Rank 9

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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#9
SCORE 9.037
2026 Rank 4

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 9.017
2026 Rank NR

West Monroe Internship Program

West Monroe's internship program runs for 10 weeks each summer, with two staggered start dates roughly three weeks apart so that students from different academic calendars can participate. The program is designed for undergraduate juniors and...

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