Ohio State or Maryland: which is better for internship opportunities?

For internship access, Maryland has an edge if you want opportunities during the school year, because College Park is right next to Washington, DC and tied into a huge network of federal agencies, policy organizations, contractors, nonprofits, and tech employers. Ohio State is still very strong, especially for large-company recruiting and summer internships, but Maryland makes it easier to reach internships without taking a semester away or needing to relocate.

Maryland tends to suit students who want to be able to intern part-time while classes are in session. Its location near DC matters a lot in practice: students can get to internships in government, public policy, international affairs, journalism, consulting, cybersecurity, and research settings much more easily than at many college towns. It is also a particularly attractive option for students interested in computer science, engineering, business, or public-policy-adjacent fields that connect to employers in the DC corridor.

Ohio State fits students who want a classic large-campus experience with very broad employer recruiting and a strong alumni network, especially in business, engineering, healthcare, supply chain, and major corporate settings. Columbus is a real asset, not just a college town, and there are internships there during the year. Ohio State also benefits from its scale, strong career services infrastructure, and relationships with big employers in Ohio and the Midwest, so summer internships are very realistic.

If your priority is year-round access, especially part-time internships you can hold alongside classes, Maryland is probably the more convenient and connected environment. If you are more focused on structured recruiting, big-campus resources, and strong pathways into corporate or regional employers, Ohio State holds up very well.