However, according to the NACE study, being paid during an internship makes a difference in employability. The study showed that 66.4 percent of 2019 graduates who had a paid internship received a job offer. On the other hand, just 43.7 percent of unpaid interns were offered a job.

What percent of internships lead to jobs?

80% of students accept such offers. As a result, 56% of interns get a full-time job from internships. 43% of those who graduate from college are underemployed in their first jobs. $47,470/year – the median salary of recent college graduates who work full time.

What are the chances of getting hired after an internship?

Thirty-seven percent of unpaid interns got job offers, according to the data. That's just 1% better than graduates with no internship experience, 36% of whom got job offers.