Best Consulting Internships

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Consulting Internships represent the highest-rated internships among consulting firms.

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 Consulting Internships reflect the highest-rated internships among consulting firms.

2019 Best Consulting Internships

SCORE 9.746

2018 Rank 13

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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SCORE 9.246

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 9.176

2018 Rank 5

Protiviti U.S. Intern Program

Protiviti is a global consulting firm that helps companies solve problems in finance, technology, operations, governance, risk and internal audit, and has served more than 60 percent of Fortune 1000® and 35 percent of Fortune Global 500®...

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SCORE 9.146

2018 Rank 2

CapTech Elevate Internship

CapTech is a national consulting firm that helps clients grow efficient, successful businesses. We do so by bringing the data, systems, and ingenuity organizations need to stay ahead and transform what’s possible in a changing world. Here,...

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SCORE 9.046

2018 Rank 11

Accenture Summer Analyst Program

Accenture offers paid summer internships in various locations across the United States. The majority of our intern roles are within the company's consulting business, supporting Management Consulting, Strategy Consulting, Technology/IT...

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SCORE 9.009

2018 Rank 8

PwC Summer Internship Program

PwC has two internship programs, Advance and Start. Advance includes professional internships for undergraduates and MBAs. Start is an introductory internship which provides students the opportunity to learn more about our firm while further...

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SCORE 9.001

2018 Rank 7

KPMG Internship Program

A KPMG internship is a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build your network and get real-world (even global) experience before graduation. Plus, an internship can often lead to a full-time job! Internships are a great way for...

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SCORE 8.990

2018 Rank 1

Bates White Summer Consultant Program

Bates White is an economic consulting firm offering services to law firms, Fortune 500 companies, and government agencies. We specialize in advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis and excel at complex matters that require...

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SCORE 8.883

2018 Rank NR

Cornerstone Research Summer Associate Program

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH Cornerstone Research is a consulting firm specializing in the analysis of complex financial, economic, accounting, and marketing issues. In recent years, Cornerstone Research has become one of the nation’s leading finance...

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SCORE 8.744

2018 Rank 12

Oliver Wyman Consulting Internship

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 50+ cities across 26 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization...

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