Top Consulting & Business Services Companies for Early Career Programs (2026)
If you’ve ever considered starting a career in consulting or business services but weren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone. The good news? In 2025, top consulting firms are actively hiring students and recent graduates through structured internship and early career programs. These roles focus on learning potential, real-world impact, and long-term growth - often with formal training, mentorship, and clear career pathways.
| # | Company | Program | Location | Salary | Deadline | Visa sponsorship | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McKinsey & Company | Guide | New York / London | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 2 | Boston Consulting Group (BCG) | Guide | Boston / New York | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 3 | Bain & Company | Guide | Boston / San Francisco | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 4 | Deloitte | Guide | New York / Chicago | $72,800–$93,600 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 5 | PwC | Guide | New York / London | $72,800–$93,600 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 6 | EY (Ernst & Young) | Guide | New York / Chicago | $72,800–$93,600 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 7 | KPMG | Guide | New York / London | $72,800–$93,600 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 8 | Accenture | Guide | Chicago / San Francisco | $62,400–$83,200 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 9 | Oliver Wyman | Guide | New York / London | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 10 | L.E.K. Consulting | Guide | Boston / London | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 11 | A.T. Kearney | Guide | Chicago / New York | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 12 | Roland Berger | Guide | Munich / Boston | €35,000–€45,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (EU Blue Card; limited US) | Open |
| 13 | Strategy& (PwC) | Guide | New York / London | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 14 | Deloitte | Guide | Chicago / New York | $72,800–$93,600 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 15 | BCG Platinion | Guide | Boston / New York | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 16 | Bain Capital | Guide | Boston / London | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 17 | McKinsey Digital | Guide | New York / San Francisco | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 18 | West Monroe | Guide | Chicago / New York | $62,400–$83,200 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 19 | Arthur D. Little | Guide | Boston / Paris | $100,000–$130,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 20 | Slalom | Guide | Seattle / Chicago | $52,000–$72,800 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 21 | FTI Consulting | Guide | Washington, DC / New York | $70,000–$90,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 22 | Alvarez & Marsal | Guide | New York / Chicago | $70,000–$90,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |
| 23 | Capgemini | Guide | Paris / New York | $60,000–$80,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (EU/US limited) | Open |
| 24 | Cognizant | Guide | Teaneck, NJ / Chennai | $60,000–$80,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (H1B available) | Open |
| 25 | Publicis Sapient | Guide | Boston / New York | $70,000–$90,000 annualized pro-rata | Mid-November 2025 (rolling) | Yes (OPT/CPT; limited H1B) | Open |