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Kansas State University

Doctoral Research

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Manhattan, Kansas

    919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringWritingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructing

Knowledge

Food ProductionBiologyChemistryMechanicalMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityNear VisionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouri
  • Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving e
  • Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.

Technology

Desktop publishing softwareElectronic mail softwareGeographic information systemMobile location based services softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Aerosol foggersAerosol generatorsAgricultural tractorsAir compressorsAir samplersAnimal chutesAnimal head-locksAnimal measuring sticksAnimal tatooersArtificial insemination syringesBalersBed shapersBenchtop centrifugesBlood collection syringesCallicrate banding systems

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium19-4012.00Agricultural Technicianstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Research)

  • Organizational operations strategy — lead the planning and coordination of all agricultural research and production operations across multiple field sites and seasonal cycles.
  • Technical program development — design multi-year agronomic research programs, defining experimental protocols, resource requirements, and success metrics for institutional outcomes.
  • Workforce development — mentor and train cohorts of emerging and developing technicians, building team competency in crop science, machinery operation, and data management.
  • Cross-functional leadership — direct collaboration between research scientists, farm managers, and external partners to align field operations with broader organizational goals.
  • Quality and safety governance — establish and enforce facility safety standards, equipment maintenance policies, and data integrity protocols across the entire operation.
  • Resource and budget management — oversee procurement of machinery, laboratory supplies, and technology tools, optimizing expenditure within administrative and ERP frameworks.
  • Knowledge management — author standard operating procedures, technical manuals, and training curricula that codify best practices for agricultural technician roles organization-wide.
  • Strategic technology integration — evaluate and champion adoption of advanced precision-agriculture platforms, GIS systems, and automation tools at the enterprise level.
  • Stakeholder communication — present research findings, production outcomes, and program recommendations to executive leadership, funding bodies, and regulatory agencies.
  • Innovation and continuous improvement — identify systemic inefficiencies in crop production or research workflows and lead evidence-based initiatives that elevate organizational performance.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
87%
Placement Rate
49%