This article provides a thorough review of the main web scraping tools available on the market and it is comparing their features and functionalities. A specific tool is selected to demonstrate it is use in obtaining data on percentages of graduates in various careers in Mexico, as well as the distribution related to gender and salaries in several states of the country. Additionally, the importance of accessing reliable data sources is highlighted and a detailed description of the data extraction process using the WebHarvy tool is provided. Ultimately, it is highlighting the importance of web scraping as a powerful technique and professional ethical to collect valuable data from the web to effectively and responsibly. La educación superior es un factor clave para el desarrollo económico y social de un país, ya que contribuye a la formación de capital humano calificado, a la generación de conocimiento y a la innovación (Medina et al, 2021).