Best Internships for Career Development

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Internships for Career Development represent the programs rated highest for training and mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, and networking opportunities.

Survey Methodology

In order to compile the 2019 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault invited more than 400 organizations to participate in our 2018 Internship Survey. We gathered information both from organizations that sponsor internships and from their interns. The internship sponsors provided Vault with descriptions of their programs, as well as details on the number of interns hired, duration of program, locations and departments in which interns are placed, and application requirements. We also asked current and former interns to comment on and rate their internship experiences on a variety of factors, including the application process, compensation and perks, quality of life, meaningfulness of assignments and training, and full-time employment prospects.

This year, more than 13,000 interns responded to our survey. 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 areas:

Quality of Life (office culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
Compensation & Benefits (pay structure, subsidized expenses, office space, perks)
Interview Process (application process, requirements, number of interviews)
Career Development (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 (inclusive culture; workforce diversity and workplace opportunities with respect to women, minorities, LGBT individuals and other underrepresented groups)

These ratings were averaged to determine an overall score for each program. Vault then compiled rankings of the top internship programs in 15 different areas. The Best Internships for Career Development reflect the programs that received the highest ratings from interns specifically for Career Development.

2019 Best Internships for Career Development

SCORE 9.880

2018 Rank 4

College Works Painting Internship

Today's college students face unprecedented challenges. Graduating from college or a university with a degree no longer means a guaranteed position in a high-growth career. College graduates now confront high unemployment rates and a highly...

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SCORE 9.860

2018 Rank 2

Nickelodeon NICKternship Program

Love the world of storytelling? So do we! An internship at Nickelodeon can launch you on an exciting, fun-filled career in children’s entertainment. Nickelodeon produces hits like SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, Cousins for Life, Henry...

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SCORE 9.825

2018 Rank 11

Reynolds American Inc. Internship Program

The company’s internships aren’t “copies and coffee” gigs. They’re step one in a successful and rewarding career. In fact, some of the company’s current vice presidents began their career journey as interns. Reynolds American, Inc. takes great...

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SCORE 9.778

2018 Rank 13

Kleiner Perkins (KP) Fellows Program

The Kleiner Perkins (KP) Fellows Program offers outstanding college students an opportunity to gain significant experience working on unique and challenging technical, design and product problems, and to develop new relationships and experiences...

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SCORE 9.777

2018 Rank 7

Northwestern Mutual Internship

Northwestern Mutual provides personalized financial services and offers inventive solutions for individuals and business's insurance and financial needs. An internship at Northwestern Mutual gives you valuable, real-world work experience to...

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SCORE 9.750

2018 Rank 8

Evercore Advisory Summer Analyst and Summer Associate Program

The Evercore Summer Program is a 10-week program (including one week of training) designed to provide highly motivated undergraduates and MBAs with a representative experience in investment banking. As part of the program, interns will work on a...

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SCORE 9.727

2018 Rank 16

iHeartMedia Los Angeles Internship

iHeartMedia, Inc. is one of the leading global media and entertainment companies specializing in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, live events, and on-demand entertainment and information services across the nation and providing premier...

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SCORE 9.714

2018 Rank 3

Bain & Company Associate Consultant Intern (ACI) and Summer Associate (SA) programs

Bain & Company has a proud track record of helping the world’s great companies solve their toughest challenges. By teaming closely with some of the most innovative and change-oriented businesses all over the globe we are changing the world...

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SCORE 9.636

2018 Rank 10

Excella Extension Center Program

Excella’s Extension Center program addresses the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills shortage by engaging young people of varied backgrounds with the technology workforce. Under the mentorship of experienced Excella’s...

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SCORE 9.619

2018 Rank NR

Infosys InStep

InStep is Infosys’ Global Internship Program for undergraduate, graduate, MBA and PhD students from top academic institutions around the world. This internship program which is fully funded, seeks to provide you the opportunity to work on new...

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