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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 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 Sales, Marketing, & Communications

#1
SCORE 9.397
2026 Rank 2

Lincoln Financial Internship Program

Each summer, college students participating in Lincoln’s nine-week internship development program capitalize on opportunities for continuous learning and development as they gain hands-on experience, make meaningful contributions to the...

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#2
SCORE 9.286
2026 Rank 10

WME Group Internship Program

WME Group offers internships for students interested in getting hands-on experience with the business side of the entertainment industry, whether their interests lie in film and television, movies, sports, or book publishing.

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#3
SCORE 9.156
2026 Rank 14

Syngenta Internship Program

Syngenta’s internships allow students to explore what the agribusiness industry looks like at the company. Internships take place in the company’s Seeds and Crop Protection departments and offer students the chance to apply what they’ve learned...

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#4
SCORE 9.140
2026 Rank 17

Graybar Internship Program

Graybar offers a summer internship program for students who are undertaking a business-related degree with a focus on professional sales, supply chain management, industrial distribution, or similar. The program is especially suitable for...

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#5
SCORE 9.125
2026 Rank 12

Hormel Foods Internship Program

Hormel Foods offers meaningful paid internship opportunities. As an intern, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life work situations. Your work will directly contribute to the success of the company. Internships may be...

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#6
SCORE 9.124
2026 Rank 3

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Summer Internship Program

Motivated and high-performing students and recent graduates can take part in Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits internship program. The summer internship program gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience...

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#7
SCORE 9.086
2026 Rank NR

Nutanix Internship Program

Nutanix offers a summer internship program for motivated students looking to join the tech industry. Internships last for 12 weeks and allow students to work on real projects for the company, as well as attend learning and leadership events....

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#8
SCORE 9.051
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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#9
SCORE 9.033
2026 Rank 13

Syneos Health Commercial Internship Program

Syneos Health’s summer internship program offers placements in areas such as finance, human resources, information technology, and sales, among others. The program includes social events, career-development workshops, community service...

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#10
SCORE 9.003
2026 Rank 11

Centric Brands Internship Program

Centric Brands’ summer internship lasts for 10 weeks and is conducted on-site across Centric’s global offices, including New York City, Los Angeles, Greensboro, NC, Montreal, Quebec, Hong Kong, and London. Internships are available in many...

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