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&lt;p&gt;Vault&#39;s rankings are based on exclusive insider information from verified interns. Each year, Vault surveys thousands of interns. From the results of these surveys, Vault ranks the most prestigious internship programs, and the top internship programs in various industries in diversity, quality of life, and overall best to work for.&lt;/p&gt;

Most Prestigious Internships

&lt;p&gt;Vault asked&#160;thousands of current and former interns which employers have the most prestigious internships. Vault’s Most Prestigious Internships represent the employers whose internships were rated highest in prestige. The 2026 rankings are based on the results of the 2026 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2025.&lt;/p&gt;

150 Best Internships

&lt;p&gt;Vault&#160;surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s 150 Best Internships reflect the highest-rated internship programs across the survey pool. The 2026 rankings are based on the results of the 2026 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2025.&lt;/p&gt;

Best Internships by Employment Factor

&lt;p&gt;Vault&#160;surveyed&#160;thousands of&#160;current and former interns about their internship programs, asking them to assess their experiences on a variety of different factors. The 2026 Best Internships Rankings are based on the results of the 2026 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2025.&lt;/p&gt;

Compensation &amp; Benefits

Culture of Acceptance

Employment Prospects

Networking Opportunities

Overall Career Development

Quality of Assignments

Quality of Life

Real-Life Experience

Training &amp; Mentoring

Best Internships for Inclusion

&lt;p&gt;Vault surveyed&#160;thousands of&#160;current and former interns about their internship programs, asking them to assess their experiences on a variety of different factors. Recognizing the importance of a diverse and inclusive environment, Vault has devoted a separate section to interns’ ratings with respect to diversity. The 2026 rankings are based on the results of the 2026 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2025.&lt;/p&gt;

Best Internships for LGBTQ+ People

Best Internships for People of Color

Best Internships for Women

Overall Inclusion

Best Internships by Role

&lt;p&gt;Vault surveyed&#160;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 2026 rankings are based on the results of the 2026 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2025.&lt;/p&gt;

Data Analytics

Engineering

Finance

Information Technology

Sales, Marketing, &amp; Communications

Software Engineering &amp; Development

Strategy &amp; Business Development

Best Internships by Industry

&lt;p&gt;Vault surveyed&#160;thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs. Vault’s Best Internships by Industry reflect the highest-rated internship programs in eight different industries. The 2026 rankings are based on the results of the 2026 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2025.&#160;&lt;/p&gt;

Accounting

Construction &amp; Trades

Consulting

Consumer &amp; Industrial Products

Energy &amp; Renewables

Financial Services

Health Sciences

Insurance

Investment Bank

Media

Retail

Tech &amp; Engineering

Travel &amp; Transportation