Job Outlook 2026 Spring Update — final hiring projections for the Class of 2026 (5.6% projected increase)

First-Destination Survey: Class of 2024 — national graduate outcomes within six months of graduation

Intern Conversion Rate Hits Highest Mark in Five Years — April 2026; 63.1% conversion, from the 2026 Internship & Co-op Survey

Hourly Wage for Interns Climbs, But Is Down Over Last 10 Years in Real Terms — 2026 intern compensation data ($23.35/hr average)

The Key Skills Employers Seek on College Students' Resumes — from the 2026 Job Outlook

Impacts of Experiential Learning on the Gen Z Early Career Experience — internships linked to +$15K salary and higher career satisfaction

NACE Center: Current Research on the Impact of Internships — hub of internship-impact studies

Outlook Brightens for College Class of 2026 Entry-Level Hiring — 2026 press release summarizing the hiring outlook