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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 2025 rankings are based on the results of the 2024 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2024.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2025 Vault Internships Rankings, Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns in the summer of 2024. 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.

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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2025 Best Internships for Software Engineering & Development

#1
SCORE 9.314
2024 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 9.262
2024 Rank 22

Nationwide Internship Program

Nationwide offers a 12-week internship to students who want to learn more about the business world through one of the giants in insurance. Internships can be found in many of the company’s departments, including Actuary, Finance, Property &...

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#3
SCORE 9.261
2024 Rank NR

MongoDB Internship Program

The MongoDB internship program allows students from a wide swathe of backgrounds the opportunity to grow their skills and networks while working on real-life projects with the company. Internships are available in many tech-focused and non-tech...

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#4
SCORE 9.226
2024 Rank NR

Ripple Internship Program

Ripple’s internship program provides students with meaningful hands-on experience and the ability to learn new skills. In addition to development resources, interns receive 3:1 mentorship . During the program, interns work alongside industry...

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#5
SCORE 9.191
2024 Rank 3

The Home Depot Internship Program

At The Home Depot, interns are valuable contributors on challenging and immersive projects that directly impact the business. Interns who join the Home Depot family become part of an innovative and fast-paced team with ample opportunity to grow...

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#6
SCORE 9.134
2024 Rank 16

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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#7
SCORE 9.119
2024 Rank 2

Eli Lilly and Company Internship Program

The Eli Lilly internship program is the main pathway for students and new grads looking to join the company. The internship is offered in several areas within Lilly, including data sciences and solutions, engineering, IT, finance, and HR, among...

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#8
SCORE 9.100
2024 Rank NR

BNY Internship Program

BNY Mellon’s internship program offers undergraduate students exposure to the financial services industry across several roles and functions, including audit, client management, engineering, finance, investment management, marketing and...

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#9
SCORE 9.090
2024 Rank NR

Insulet Global Student Program

The Insulet Global Student Program consists of summer internship programs in the United States and Malaysia, spring and fall co-op programs in the United States, and an 11-month trainee program in Mexico. There are opportunities for...

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#10
SCORE 9.083
2024 Rank 1

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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