The Internship Insights Survey
National research on how organizations design and deliver internship programs.
About the Survey
The Internship Insights Survey was conducted by Internology between September 2 and November 21, 2025, to better understand how internship programs are designed, implemented, and supported across organizations. The study includes responses from over 200 organizations across the United States, representing a range of industries, sizes, and stages of internship program development. The survey focuses on the internal mechanics of internship programs examining structure, supervision, learning design, and program consistency through Internology’s framework for internship excellence.
Findings are analyzed using Internology’s 5 Pillars of Internship Excellence:
Culture Immersion
Meaningful Work
Skill Development
Intentional Support
Generational Alignment
This research is designed to provide practical, actionable insights for both organizations and higher education professionals working to improve internship experiences.
What We’re Seeing
Early findings from the Internship Insights Survey highlight a clear pattern: while organizations recognize the value of internships, many programs lack the structure needed to consistently deliver meaningful learning experiences.
For example:
Nearly half of organizations report operating internship programs without formal work plans tied to learning objectives
Program design often varies significantly across teams or departments
Support structures for interns and supervisors are frequently informal or inconsistent
These gaps point to an opportunity: with more intentional design, internship programs can better support both organizational goals and student learning outcomes.
Join Our Live Webinar On April 28
Join us for a live webinar exploring results from the Internship Insights Survey, including what the data reveals about current practices and how organizations and higher education partners can strengthen internship experiences.
April 28 at 1:00 PM ET
During the webinar, we’ll discuss:
Key trends in internship program design
Common gaps between intention and structure
Practical, research-backed strategies you can apply immediately to better support your students